Volkswagen Group

Accounts Payable Manager

Volkswagen Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ajax • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$87,260 - CA$97,260 per year

About the role

  • Establish and negotiate specific performance objectives for each individual team member and ensure alignment to Accounting Services’ corporate objectives
  • Monitor teams’ performance versus established departmental and individual role metrics and take corrective action where necessary.
  • Responsible for the hiring and on-boarding of new staff.
  • Ensure all affiliate vendor reconciliations are complete and approved; in transit aging is managed appropriately
  • Review monthly aging schedules, reports and fluctuations.
  • Ensure all accounting reconciliations are complete and approved; aging is managed appropriately
  • Ensure that all trade and affiliate vendor inquiries, ensuring that all responses are timely, complete and professional
  • Ensure all entries originating within areas of responsibility are in compliance with IFRS and Group guidelines.
  • Ensure accounting processes are properly and adequately supported and documented.
  • Conduct meetings as required to discuss and resolve accounting issues, process improvements and identify risks proposing solutions and escalating as appropriate.
  • Develop, monitor, and support processes to compensate for open issues and develop solutions by working closely with other departments.
  • Ensure all areas of process maps, narratives, control matrices and desk procedures are prepared, updated, tested, and maintained, and ensure relevant internal controls are adhered to by team members.
  • All other duties as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree/in Finance or Accounting
  • CPA Designation is considered an asset
  • 5+ years’ experience in similar role, shared services experience is considered a strong asset
  • 2+ years’ supervisory experience with well developed leadership and interpersonal skills is required
  • Solid knowledge of functional accounting methods and application of IFRS and ICFR.
  • Highly advanced knowledge of MS Office suit, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication skills – Written, oral and presentation to document, articulate and convey functions and processes.
  • Analytical skills – Ability to dissect complex accounting and financial processes and identify risks and process improvements.
  • Works well under strict deadlines with a strong attention to detail
  • Strong business acumen – understanding of large, complex organizations and ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Ability to work overtime as required during peak times
Benefits
  • Health Insurance Coverage: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a flexible plan to ensure employees and their families have access to quality healthcare tailored to their needs.
  • Health Spending Account: Extra support for your wellness needs.
  • Retirement Plans & Savings: We offer a competitive defined contribution retirement plan and a generous savings match to help employees prepare for their future.
  • Compensation: We recognize individual contributions and share company success through our Bonus & Merit Program, fostering a pay-for-performance culture.
  • Vehicle Leasing and Purchase Programs: Employees and eligible family members can lease up to four vehicles annually at discounted rates, providing convenience and cost savings.
  • Work Environment: Our facility inspires creativity and productivity, fostering an empowering hybrid work environment (where applicable) allowing employees can perform at their best.
  • Personal Days: We value work-life balance and offer personal days for your discretion, whether for personal reasons, recharging, or celebrating important holidays or events.
  • Volunteer Days: These days allow employees to support meaningful charities aligned with our values and social responsibility.
  • Company Designated Holidays: We recognize the importance of celebrating the holiday season with our team. Therefore, we reserve specific company holidays in December to ensure employees can enjoy the festivities.
  • Wellness Programs: We prioritize our employees’ holistic well-being through initiatives like discounted gym memberships and mental health resources to support physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Part of our commitment to employee growth, this benefit covers approved course expenses to support ongoing education and long-term career development.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
functional accounting methodsIFRSICFRfinancial processesperformance metricsvendor reconciliationsaccounting reconciliationsprocess improvementsanalytical skillsattention to detail
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsbusiness acumenproblem-solvingteam managementtime managementadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA Designation