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What We'll Bring:
Team Leader - Accounts Payable / Invoice Processing
What You'll Bring:
This role will act as a key Lead of the Accounts Payables (AP) team and is responsible for the end-to-end AP processing for TransUnion. This role will partner and collaborate with stakeholders across different regions such as Procurement, Finance Partners, Suppliers, etc., besides managing a group of associates in charge of the daily process execution of the Invoice Processing, Supplier Master, Travel & Expense, Card Admin and Payments process. This role is open to provide support globally, so additional stakeholders and regions would be into play.
This is a remote position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location whenever is requested by management.
Key Tasks:
Leadership and management:
- Supervise and mentor the AP Team, ensuring high performance and development of team members
- Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor workload to meet deadlines and achieve department goals
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
AP Operations oversight:
- Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including Invoice Processing, Supplier Master, Travel & Expense, Card Admin and Payments
- Handle escalated issues related to invoice discrepancies, T&E issues, payment delays or supplier escalations
Process improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the AP operations
- Support automation initiatives and key projects to streamline workflows
- Maintain documented A/P best practices, identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes for review by senior management.
- Leading “High Impact” Projects
Compliance and controls:
- Ensure AP processes adhere to internal controls, company policies and regulatory requirements
- Ensure that SOPs are constantly updated by the team
Collaboration and networking:
- Work closely with the regional Finance Partners, Procurement, Treasury and other key stakeholders to align processes and resolve cross-functional issues
- Ensure the month-end close activities are completed accurately and on time by the team (Payment validation controls, journal entries in error, etc.)
Training and development:
- Ensure that any new team member is properly trained by having a robust and updated training plan in place
- Ensure that every process within the AP Team has a backup plan
Strategic Support:
- Assist in developing and executing the AP strategy given by the Global Process Lead and the GFSS CR Site Lead to align with the global strategy
Qualifications and Education:
What You’ll Bring:
- 10+ years’ experience in previous roles related to Accounts Payables, preferably within Shared Service Centers. At least 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership position
- Finance / Accounting / Business Administration degree (Masters or Licentiate level)
- Strong background in Accounts Payables processes (Invoice Processing, Travel and Expense, Supplier Master, Payments)
- Ability to understand and apply accounting guidelines, system updates, revisions and policy changes
- Well organized and detail oriented with focus on accuracy
- Awareness of the AP controls and internal checks
- Outstanding customer service
- Excellent presentation skills (to big audiences)
- Advanced MS Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.) for data analysis and reporting
- Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
- Strong ability to analyze AP data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
- Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Project Management Skills
- Ability to remain engaged and focused. Excellent (English) communication skills.
- Ability to problem-solve. Attention to detail and accuracy a must
- Professional behavior: Represents the company in a reputable, ethical, and businesslike manner and complies with company operating procedures and requirements. • Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
- Must be proactive with strong customer service skills, critical thinker, problem solver, able to be resourceful, organized, and detail & team oriented.
Role model for service orientation and service culture
Impact You'll Make:
This role will act as a key Lead of the Accounts Payables (AP) team and is responsible for the end-to-end AP processing for TransUnion. This role will partner and collaborate with stakeholders across different regions such as Procurement, Finance Partners, Suppliers, etc., besides managing a group of associates in charge of the daily process execution of the Invoice Processing, Supplier Master, Travel & Expense, Card Admin and Payments process. This role is open to provide support globally, so additional stakeholders and regions would be into play.
This is a remote position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location whenever is requested by management.
Key Tasks:
Leadership and management:
- Supervise and mentor the AP Team, ensuring high performance and development of team members
- Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor workload to meet deadlines and achieve department goals
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
AP Operations oversight:
- Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including Invoice Processing, Supplier Master, Travel & Expense, Card Admin and Payments
- Handle escalated issues related to invoice discrepancies, T&E issues, payment delays or supplier escalations
Process improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the AP operations
- Support automation initiatives and key projects to streamline workflows
- Maintain documented A/P best practices, identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes for review by senior management.
- Leading “High Impact” Projects
Compliance and controls:
- Ensure AP processes adhere to internal controls, company policies and regulatory requirements
- Ensure that SOPs are constantly updated by the team
Collaboration and networking:
- Work closely with the regional Finance Partners, Procurement, Treasury and other key stakeholders to align processes and resolve cross-functional issues
- Ensure the month-end close activities are completed accurately and on time by the team (Payment validation controls, journal entries in error, etc.)
Training and development:
- Ensure that any new team member is properly trained by having a robust and updated training plan in place
- Ensure that every process within the AP Team has a backup plan
Strategic Support:
- Assist in developing and executing the AP strategy given by the Global Process Lead and the GFSS CR Site Lead to align with the global strategy
Qualifications and Education:
What You’ll Bring:
- 10+ years’ experience in previous roles related to Accounts Payables, preferably within Shared Service Centers. At least 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership position
- Finance / Accounting / Business Administration degree (Masters or Licentiate level)
- Strong background in Accounts Payables processes (Invoice Processing, Travel and Expense, Supplier Master, Payments)
- Ability to understand and apply accounting guidelines, system updates, revisions and policy changes
- Well organized and detail oriented with focus on accuracy
- Awareness of the AP controls and internal checks
- Outstanding customer service
- Excellent presentation skills (to big audiences)
- Advanced MS Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.) for data analysis and reporting
- Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
- Strong ability to analyze AP data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
- Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Project Management Skills
- Ability to remain engaged and focused. Excellent (English) communication skills.
- Ability to problem-solve. Attention to detail and accuracy a must
- Professional behavior: Represents the company in a reputable, ethical, and businesslike manner and complies with company operating procedures and requirements. • Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
- Must be proactive with strong customer service skills, critical thinker, problem solver, able to be resourceful, organized, and detail & team oriented.
Role model for service orientation and service culture
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
TransUnion Job Title
Consultant, Accounting
