Accounts Payable Team Lead

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their life easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission.

Job Description

Accounts Payable team in Wise is responsible for: processing employee expense reports, credit card reports and vendor invoices; vendor master data (incl verification) and related area policies; co-owning the system improvements together with the Finance Implementation team. You’ll be joining a dedicated and supportive Accounts Payable team, along with the rest of our Finance Tribe, where you’ll play an integral role in our journey toward continuous improvement and automation. You will be a part of the accounting leadership team to collaborate on key areas such as talent management, team development, process improvement, and resource allocation. 

Your mission:

• Fully owning and improving all accounts payable processes. Identifying missing or insufficient processes and taking initiative to find solutions.
• Develop a strong Accounts Payable team and support specialists on their personal growth paths.
• Support defining the team’s goals and vision while increasing efficiency of the team. Run your team planning activities, coordinating execution and sharing relevant results and updates.
• Help the team develop and measure KPIs for success.
• Ensure the team’s readiness to handle unexpected situations.
• Drive operational excellence, while building sufficient controls and assessing and mitigating operational risks.
• Automation of AP processes in cooperation with the Finance Implementation team.
• Stakeholders management: Organise, monitor and improve the relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
  

Qualifications

Here's what we think you'll need to be successful and happy in this job:

• Previous team lead experience and knowledge of accounts payable area at least 2 years
• Not afraid of challenges and making decisions, a good problem solver
• Can work autonomously and take initiative
• While leading the team, you are flexible rolling up your sleeves to handle operational tasks when and if needed
• Cooperative attitude and ability to manage deadlines
• You are a great communicator. You can adapt your communication style to different audiences. You’re able to persuade others and you aren’t afraid to challenge something when you need to.
• Able to identify and communicate own development needs

What do we offer: 

• Starting salary: 3,000-4,000 gross EUR per month
• Company Restricted Stock Units
• Numerous great benefits in our Tallinn office 
• Key benefits:
• Flexible working - whether it’s working from home, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and you’re trusted to do the right thing and be responsible
• Paid annual holiday, sick days, parental leave and other leave opportunities
• 6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave

If you're interested in the position, please apply the latest by 18 December 2024 by submitting your CV.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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