

Global Business Services
The Account Payable Team Leader position at Wilhelmsen involves managing the Accounts Payable team within the Global Business Services division. The role focuses on supporting the finance shared services function by leading process transitions, ensuring accurate financial data, and maintaining adherence to deadlines and guidelines.
The Account Payable Team Leader will join the Global Business Services division, managing the Accounts Payable team and supporting the finance shared services function. This role involves leading the transition of accounting and finance knowledge from local finance offices, improving operational effectiveness, ensuring accurate and complete financial data in accordance with Corporate Accounting Guidelines, and meeting deadlines for month-end and year-end closures. The role also includes providing guidance and development for the team, maintaining professional partnerships with internal stakeholders, driving continuous process improvements, and handling requests according to defined Service Level Agreements (SLA).
8-10 years experience in finance processing in a high volume environment, preferably with a concentration in leading transactional accounting teams within an SSC/BPO environment.
At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in managing team leads.
Master or Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent accounting certification is preferred.
Demonstrated experience and general knowledge of accounting principles.
Extensive experience in managing transactional activities (i.e. AP, AR, Cash etc.).
Previous experience in migration of processes and/or system implementation preferred.
Experience of using enterprise systems preferred (e.g. IFS, SAP, Oracle).
Excellent English skills required, written and verbal.
Additional Asian/Hindu/Arabic language skills will be advantageous.
Company
Wss Global Business Services Sdn. Bhd.
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Salary
Undisclosed
Skills Required
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Accounts Payable
Finance Shared Services
Team Leadership
Accounting Principles
Transaction Management
Process Improvement
System Implementation
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Management