Accounts Payable Team Lead

HR-Consultants GmbH

. Functional and operational responsibility for accounts payable .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeKarlsruhe • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in accounts payable management, ensuring compliance with HGB and IFRS standards while leading and developing teams. Proficient in optimizing processes and utilizing ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA to enhance operational efficiency.

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Accounts Payable ManagementLeadership ExperienceHGB and IFRS KnowledgeERP Systems ProficiencyExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccount ReconciliationsPayment RunsSupplier Master Data ManagementFinancial AnalysisCompliance ManagementProcess OptimizationAudit SupportTeam DevelopmentInvoice Processing

Soft Skills

Functional LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunicationConflict ResolutionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANADATEVERP SystemsExcel

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsInternal PoliciesControl ProcessesFinance TransformationSupplier Inquiries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Functional and operational responsibility for accounts payable
Ensure the timely and accurate processing of incoming invoices and payments
Provide functional leadership, support, and development for the Accounts Payable team
Ensure compliance with internal policies, control and approval processes, and relevant accounting standards
Oversee account reconciliations, payment runs, and the analysis of outstanding liabilities
Resolve supplier inquiries and complaints
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities through reconciliations and analyses
Continuously optimize and automate processes
Participate in audits, ERP implementations, and finance transformation projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of professional experience in accounts payable
Initial or several years of leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in team development
Strong knowledge of accounting under HGB and IFRS
In-depth understanding of accounts payable
Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA
Knowledge of DATEV is an advantage
Experience with payment runs, supplier master data, account reconciliations, and conducting analyses
Experience supporting audits and ensuring compliance requirements are met
Proficiency in Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
30 days of annual leave
Hybrid working model with 2 remote-work days per week
40 hours per week
Probationary period: 6 months