Accounts Payable Manager EMEA

Overview

We're building a new global Berlitz, and this is your opportunity to help shape it. Nearly 150 years of expertise, meeting the ambition and technology to power a new era of learning. If you are the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, isn’t afraid of a blank page, and is excited to help shape the future of a global company undergoing a significant transformation, you might belon

What you'll do

• We're building a new global Berlitz, and this is your opportunity to help shape it.
• Nearly 150 years of expertise, meeting the ambition and technology to power a new era of learning.
• If you are the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, isn’t afraid of a blank page, and is excited to help shape the future of a global company undergoing a significant transformation, you might belong at Berlitz! What You'll Do Train, mentor, and evaluate AP staff.
• Manage task delegation and monitor department performance metrics (KPIs) Oversee invoice processing, expense reports, and payment runs to ensure disbursements are timely and avoid late fees Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate payment terms, and resolve escalated discrepancies or disputes Ensure accurate vendor statement reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, and month-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, tax requirements and regulatory standards.
• Support audits by providing requested documentation Standardize and automate workflows using modern ERP tools, like Netsuite, Tipalti, Emburse.
• What You'll Bring You bring specialized knowledge and at least 5 years of professional experience in an Accounting or Accounts Payable department.
• You have a strong understanding of business processes and how they connect across the organization, combined with strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• You're comfortable with change, take ownership of your work and look for better ways of doing things.
• You communicate openly, bring people together and believe the best ideas come through collaboration.

Requirements

• Practical experience with Finance.
• Experience level: 50+ yrs.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Comfortable working remotely with distributed teams.

Skills