As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco's success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.
About Us
We don't just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology, and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.
At Sysco Ireland, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Job Description
We are now looking for a talented Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team. As an Accounts Payable Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading the Accounts Payable team and overseeing the following key accountabilities:
* Maintain and develop existing team metrics.
* Implement new metrics/KPIs to monitor and manage AP processing targets.
* Allocate and review the distribution of workload fairly within the AP team.
* Work cross-functionally with various teams to resolve any outstanding issues.
Key Accountabilities:
Accounts Payable Team Lead
• Maintain and develop existing team metrics.
• Implement new metrics/KPIs to monitor and manage AP processing targets.
• Allocate and review the distribution of workload fairly within the AP team.
• Work cross-functionally with various teams to revolve any outstanding issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate AP processing activities.
• Manage supplier relationships from an AP perspective.
• Ensure creditor reconciliations process is implemented.
• Manage creditor reconciliation process.
• Ensure document management process is in place and adhered to.
• Act as point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the Finance team Time Management System and approval of clocks and annual leave
• Oversee team management software implementation (Touchpoint)
• Participate in other ad hoc projects from an Accounts Payable perspective as required.
Requirements:
• Strong background in AP with a minimum of 3 years proven experience leading and managing an Accounts Payable function within a fast-paced organisation.
• Strong people leadership experience.
• Ability to oversee a team processing a high volume of purchase orders.
• Advanced experience in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
• Team player who is, driven, adaptable, dynamic, and manages a team with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Passionate about driving continuous improvement and process improvement.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, in data extraction and the ability to run reports.
• Strong knowledge of excel and proficiency with ERP software is required (AX experience a distinct advantage),
• A person with a hard-working ethos who is disciplined and reliable in executing company processes and strategies.
• Is flexible, maintains effectiveness by adjusting fluidly to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances.
• A positive, can-do attitude and dedicated to going above and beyond.
Sysco Ireland Culture
Our culture is built around four core values:
• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.
Skills:
• Accounts Payable Finance Team Lead