**Role purpose**:
Accounts Payable Manager will be part of Operations department and he/she will look after payment transactions and the financial commitments of our company. He/she will have to coordinate the collaboration with Share Service Centers, to oversee lease accounting (IFRS16) and tax-related requirements, maintain spreadsheets and database of valuable information and uphold the company’s policies and image with vendors, therefore contributing to its growth. **Key accountabilities and decision ownership**:
Account Payable Manager should be focused on optimizing department processes and building lasting relationships with Share Service Centers, within and outside of the business. He/she should be knowledgeable, analytical, and decisive with excellent leadership and communication skills. **What is expected from the role**
- to manage and supervise the accounts payable department, share services and staff in the local organization.
- to ensure the accounting processes, correct IFRS16 adoption, vendor and business relations and the adoption of best practices.
- standardization and optimization of global invoice processing tools, processes and procedures
- to lead projects related to continuous process improvement, technology upgrades, and process changes and acts as a project team member on a variety of other Procure to Pay initiatives. **What is expected from the role**:



- to manage and supervise the accounts payable department, share services and staff in the local organization.
- to ensure the accounting processes, correct IFRS16 adoption, vendor and business relations and the adoption of best practices.
- standardization and optimization of global invoice processing tools, processes and procedures
- to lead projects related to continuous process improvement, technology upgrades, and process changes and acts as a project team member on a variety of other Procure to Pay initiatives. **Core competencies, knowledge and experience**: - Experience with leadership roles and display problem-solving capabilities.
- Basic computer skills with prior experience working with accounting software like SAP.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees, superiors, and customers/vendors.
- Strong analytical and time management skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Well planned, organized with keen attention to detail
- Project management skills **Must have technical / professional qualifications**: - Five or more years of accounting experience
- Knowledge of lease accounting (IFRS16) and fiscal requirements of Account payable process **Studies**: - A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance
- Italian, Fluent English

📌 Account Payable Manager (Milano)
🏢 Vodafone
📍 Milano