Position Title: Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable, Commnet
Reports to: Director, Accounting and Control
Department: Finance

Overview 
The Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable function within the Finance Shared Services organization. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, company policy adherence, and financial regulation compliance. The role will lead a team of professionals, drive process improvements, and enhance efficiencies within the AP function. The individual will support the Finance Shared Services team by providing timely reporting, reconciliations, and assisting with audits related to projects.

Key Responsibilities (Ad hoc and other reports may be completed as requested)

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice processing, payment runs, and reconciliations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals, setting performance goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Review and align accounts payable policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve disputes and ensure timely payments.
• Recommend and lead process automation initiatives and system improvements to enhance AP efficiency.
• Monitor key AP metrics and prepare reports for senior finance leadership.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts payable.
• Ensure documentation, audit compliance, and SOX/internal controls adherence.
• Collaborate with procurement, treasury, and other finance teams to improve financial operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve project accounting processes.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
• Ensure compliance with policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. 
• Work closely with procurement, IT, and Engineering teams to manage vendor accounts and ensure proper project record keeping

Job Requirements 

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) is a requirement.
• 7+ years of experience in supervising and managing AP teams, preferably in the telecommunications industry, large scale rental organizations or a finance-shared services environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite) and AP software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze large data sets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in managing AP audits and reconciliations.
  
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability to new technologies and process improvements.