.The position of Jr Manager for accounts payable team requires proven knowledge of accounting principles and an inherent ability to manage large amounts of operations focusing on effective and accurate records in a timely manner, observing internal controls and cash flow guidance.Day-to-day AP tasks throughout the month include, but are not limited to, working with cross-functional teams to ensure payment processing, reconciling internal records as well as external vendors and customer balances, ensuring account reconciliations, audit participation, analysis of accounting situations, electronic accounting, cash flow forecasts, and variance explanations, government requirements, tax refunds, and project involvement.Key Responsibilities:Ensure the reliable and efficient process of accounts payable on a timely basis.Provide management expertise and oversight in the improvement of performance personnel, organization, departmental processes, data integrity, and the technology used in AP processes.Manage the performance of staff on all sub-processes through the AP operations, such as payment proposals, aging analysis, review of overdue accounts, account reconciliation, resolution with internal/external suppliers, and others.Support the month-end close process for accounts payable processes.Ensure J-SOX processes and internal/external audit requirements are being followed within the teams.Manage, recommend, and implement improvements to current processes to ensure ongoing compliance with company policies/procedures and local tax regulations.Assist the Deputy Director and Sr. Manager in streamlining the AP processes to create efficiencies.Provide active support on improvement projects from the area, testing, and data analysis.Manage relationships with customers, providing first-rate customer service.Ensure effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to maximize customer satisfaction.Be responsible for accurate and detailed work and meeting established deadlines.Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.Experience:Must have 3 years of experience in AP, accounting, finance, or related role.Must have 3 years of experience in providing service to LATAM.Shared service experience is a plus.Experience managing medium to large teams, both locally and remotely.Negotiation experience is a plus.Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel proficient), strong experience with SAP.Language: English Advanced; Portuguese - nice to have. Ability to work competently in English with international counterparts.Job Knowledge and Skills:Technical accounting and internal controls knowledge and experience.Knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.Lead the simplification agenda by adopting new technologies.Identify process improvements, launch or lead projects, and perform other tasks necessary in the course of business.Good written, oral, and reading communication skills in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.Resilient and problem-solving attitude