Accounts Payable Team Leader (German-speaking)
Employer · AVL in Hungary
Accountant
Finance manager
Finance clerkFlexibleFull-timeTransportÉrd
AVL Hungary Kft., founded in 2002, is a leading research and development center in powertrain systems. We are seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader with German language skills to manage end-to-end AP processes, review junior team members' work, handle escalations, and lead AP activities during month-end closes.
Tasks
- Manage end-to-end AP processes for high-volume or complex accounts
- Review and approve junior team members' invoice entries or payment proposals
- Handle escalated vendor disputes, complex discrepancies, and unmatched invoices
- Lead AP activities in month-end/quarter-end close (accruals, reconciliations, reporting)
- Prepare and analyse AP aging, GR/IR, and other performance reports
- Provide accurate input for the VMD maintaining vendor master data with strong compliance and control practices
- Execute payment runs, including urgent and high-risk payments
- Support audits and ensure adherence to SOX/controls
- Identify and drive process improvement or automation opportunities (e.g., OCR, workflows, RPA), update SOPs or work instructions
- Perform activities reaching/keeping agreed KPIs
- Provide training, coaching, and daily support to junior staff
Conditions & benefits
Insurance and healthGroup accident insurance, private medical insurance, free fruitsFlexible workingFlexible working time, home office possibility (60%)Travel and projectsInternational projects, business trips, travel reimbursementOffice amenitiesRelaxation and fitness room, cafe and restaurant in the office building
Requirements
- College degree or equivalent industry experience
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- Professional level of English and German
- Experience in IFRS reporting or other international GAAP's
- Profound SAP knowledge
- Good knowledge of MS Office (EXCEL and WORD)
- Ability to work in a team, customer orientation, and strong communication skills
- Analytical and decision-making skills, people management skills
- Willingness to travel abroad