Supervisor - Accounts Payable - UK at WPP in Chennai

Job description

• You're open: we are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
• You're optimistic: we approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
• You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train a team of Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor team performance against established goals and KPIs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Address and resolve employee issues and concerns promptly and effectively.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage team schedules.
• Oversee the entire Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, from purchase requisition to payment disbursement.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the P2P cycle.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Purchasing, Receiving, Finance) to ensure smooth P2P operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in accounting regulations and best practices.
• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, payment forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify trends and anomalies in accounts payable data and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide timely and accurate information to management as requested.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex accounts payable issues.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, errors, and other problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.
• Work with IT and other departments to maintain and improve the accounts payable system.
• Participate in system upgrades and implementations.
• Troubleshoot system-related issues and provide support to team members.

Requirements

• Location - Chennai (WFO)
• UK Shift - 1.30PM onwards
• Minimum 10-12 years of experiencing in P2P team
• Strong Team handling experience (minimum 2-5yrs experience)
• Strong communication skills for negotiation & reconciliation
• Self-motivated
• Flexible attitude to achieve results.
• Calm under pressure.

Skills

Required

• Self-motivated
• Flexible attitude to achieve results
• Calm under pressure

Benefits

• Passionate, inspired people – we champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work
• Scale and opportunity – we offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
• Challenging and stimulating work – unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.