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Team Lead Accounts PayableJob Description: Company DescriptionWe Dream. We Do. We Deliver. About Merkle Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.
Job Responsibilities: Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) meticulously to maintain consistency and compliance.Document and update process guidelines to ensure clarity and transparency.Accomplish process deliverables within specified timelines, emphasizing accuracy and attention to detail.Evaluate changes to master data (such as vendor information) and assess their impact across multiple systems.Collaborate with relevant partners to ensure accurate and up-to-date data.Initiate and participate in process improvement plans.Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for enhancement.Collaborate with the process improvement leader to implement changes.Monitor the AP process and identify any issues promptly.Escalate complex or important issues to the Special Matter Expert (SME) without delay.Propose action plans to resolve issues.Provide accurate information to all partners.Collaborate with vendors, internal departments, and remote teams.Communicate effectively to address inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive relationships.Produce regular reports on AP performance metrics (e.g., invoice processing time, error rates).Analyze trends and recommend adjustments to increase efficiency.You will be reporting to the Operational Finance Team Lead.
Qualifications: At least 2 years in PTP or ITP Leadership role experience in a project-based business environment.Prior experience in Accounts Payable within a Shared Services Center.Familiarity with remote team collaboration.Very good knowledge of or a willingness to learn proficiently Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Power BI.Teamwork skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Ability to find opportunities for growth and adapt to changes.Additional Information: Modern Technology & Latest IT tools.Software-house environment.Agile and Flexible working hours.Hybrid work system (remote friendly).Digital nomad policy.Focus on career development.Health insurance (also included for the household).Mental health support.Volunteering experiences and sustainable mindset.25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year.Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard.Free breakfast every second Monday of the month.Employee discounts.Team & Company events.Inclusion & Diversity: We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community's race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can't promise we can offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Merkle Location: Lisbon
Brand: Merkle
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
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