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 at 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
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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 similar 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 the next step.