Accounts payable expert
What you will enjoy doing
- Execute and oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay processes supporting operations across South America.
- Act as a subject matter expert for AP/P2P topics, providing technical guidance and supporting the resolution of complex cases.
- Lead the resolution of complex supplier, invoice and payment-related issues, coordinating with the appropriate internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, financial controls, policies and established procedures.
- Analyze AP performance and KPIs, identifying deviations, root causes and opportunities to improve process efficiency.
- Drive SLA and service delivery performance, ensuring consistent service to the countries and operations supported by the Hub.
- Partner closely with Procurement, Treasury, Tax and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.
- Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews, ensuring accurate and timely information.
- Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify AP/P2P processes across different countries and operations.
- Lead and participate in automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the adoption of standardized processes, tools and best practices throughout the Americas Finance Hub.
- Coach junior analysts and support knowledge transfer across the team.
- Collaborate with regional stakeholders to understand local requirements while promoting scalable and standardized Finance processes.
What makes you great
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) or related Finance processes.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end AP/P2P processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, issue resolution and financial controls.
- Experience working in Shared Services, Finance Hub or centralized Finance environments.
- Experience analyzing KPIs and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Experience working with ERP systems at an advanced level; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is highly valued.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills.
- English B2–C1, with the ability to communicate effectively with international teams and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex supplier and process-related situations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across different countries and cultures.
- Customer and service-oriented mindset while maintaining strong process governance and financial controls.
- Ability to coach colleagues and share technical knowledge within the team.
What you can expect working with us
- Develop your expertise within a regional Procure-to-Pay environment.
- Work with stakeholders across South America and the Americas.
- Gain exposure to Procurement, Treasury, Tax and other Finance functions.
- Participate in the transformation and standardization of financial processes.
- Contribute to automation, digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop experience in Finance governance, controls, KPIs and service delivery.
- Build a career within an international and multicultural organization.
- Receive benefits above those required by law and opportunities for professional development.
Kontakt
ALPLA Mexico S.A. de C.V.
mr Jose-Luis Lopez, Human Resources
Manz. 3, Lote 6, Parque Industrial Exportec, Boulevard Miguel Aleman Valdez Km. 7
50200 Toluca