Accounts Payable Team Lead

For our client, an international company establishing a new Shared Service Center in Serbia, Workforce is currently building a team of professionals for several positions within the finance function. This is a new, international SSC system that will support the company's global functions and consolidate finance processes for multiple business units across the region. Work is organized under a hybrid model, combining office-based work with work from home. Company offers work at new team and new system and chance to develop fast and become crucial part of organisation in the role:

 

                                                               Accounts Payable Team Lead

                                                                         (Belgrade - Hybrid)

 

 

Job description:

The Team Lead Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the AP function within the SSC, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments. This role includes managing a local team of AP specialists, maintaining compliance with internal controls and tax regulations, and supporting process harmonization across business units.

• Lead the AP team within the SSC, including daily task coordination, performance management, and development
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment runs
• Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and vendor queries
• Maintain vendor master data in coordination with procurement and local finance teams
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and internal controls
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP
• Collaborate with sending entities and corporate stakeholders to harmonize AP processes
• Participate in process documentation and knowledge transfer during transitions
• Monitor KPIs (e.g. invoice turnaround time, payment accuracy) and ensure SLA adherence
• Identify and support automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as escalation point for complex AP issues

 

Work Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Accounts Payable or related finance functions
• At least 2–3 years of experience in managing a team
• A team- and service-oriented approach, combined with a strong commitment to delivering high-level performance
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, VAT handling, and invoice workflows
• Proficient in SAP or similiar platforms
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

 

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work model, combining office presence with the flexibility of working from home
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development, including access to internal training programs and knowledge transfer from experienced international teams
• Opportunities for occasional business travel, supporting collaboration with colleagues across other locations
• A yearly performance-based bonus, in addition to a salary aligned with market conditions
• The chance to be part of building a new organization from the ground up, with clear potential for growth as the center expands

 

We highly appreciate every application for this role, at this moment, only shortlisted profiles will be contacted for next step.