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Accounts Payable Team Leader (Associate Manager)Location: Cairo, EgyptFunction: Finance – Shared Service CentreOverview:You will be part of a wider/expanding EMEA Shared Service Centre (SSC) team that are based in the UK, South Africa, Egypt and Turkey. The whole of the SSC is around 230 people across 3 different functions – Finance, Credit & Collections and Supply Chain. We support over 20 countries and speak around 40 different languages. About the roleReporting to the Finance Manager as part of the EMEA Shared Service Centre. You’ll be accountable for the leadership, management and performance of a team of Accounts Payable analysts. You’ll actively encourage and empower them to achieve high performance levels, as well as assisting the team in the resolution of internal business partners and external supplier queries. You’ll actively support the Finance organization in the identification and implementation of process improvements.RESPONSIBILITIESPeople ManagementProvide clear leadership, direction and empowerment to a multicultural team through a combination of objective setting, one-to-one coaching and training, so they can perform to the expected standardsContinuously build capability within the team through coaching and developmentHelp to build an environment to stimulate creative thinking and innovation towards continuous improvement using LEAN methodologyFoster a “great place to work” environmentActive participation and accountability on recruitment and onboarding processes for new starters.Functional LeadershipStrong accounts payable technical knowledge to support the teamQuality and integrity of financial information provided by the SSCEnsuring compliance with SOAR, global policies and local regulations, and that the appropriate controls are operational in order to maintain the quality and integrity of financial information.Business Relationship ManagementResponsible for direct contact with business partners.To develop and sustain these relationships, understanding countries evolving needs and situations, while ensuring process compliance and effectiveness.Performance LeadershipEnsure that team processes perform to agreements levels and reach objectives and key performance indicators on monthly base.Perform query management, identification, problem solve and resolution of issuesPerforming ad-hoc analysis as requiredEnsure completion of Month End tasks and reporting, such as account analysis and KPI/Metric reportingSupporting the company in any projects designed to improve the SSC Accounts Payable or Procure to Pay process.Process excellenceTo deliver effectiveness and efficiency process improvements using Lean tools and methodologyTo ensure through active role modelling that OPEX (Operational and Process Excellence) methodology is embedded in the DNA of the teamExperience you’ll bringAccounting/book-keeping diploma or other relevant qualification or studying towards diploma relevant qualification.Strong previous experience of working within/with an accounts payable department for a multi-national organisationPrevious experience of managing an accounts payable team would be an advantage and ideally in a multicultural company environmentCustomer Financials / Sales Finance experience in a multinational blue-chip organisation, preferably from the FMCG sector.Excellent knowledge of MS Excel + PowerPoint + ideally SAP R/3.Fluent in EnglishBehaviours you’ll needStrong experience of working with SAPExperience of working to tight deadlinesThe ability to use initiative and be proactive in anticipating problems which may occurAccuracy – Strong attention to detailA sense of urgencyAdopt a LEAN/OPEX mindset in all areas of the teamWhat’s in it for you? Competitive pay incl Profit ShareSubsidized product allowanceProfit sharing schemeAbout us: SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.