Role purpose:Accounts Payable Manager will be part of Operations department and he/she will look after payment transactions and the financial commitments of our company. He/she will have to coordinate the collaboration with Share Service Centers, to oversee lease accounting (IFRS16) and tax-related requirements, maintain spreadsheets and database of valuable information and uphold the company’s policies and image with vendors, therefore contributing to its growth.Key accountabilities and decision ownership:Account Payable Manager should be focused on optimizing department processes and building lasting relationships with Share Service Centers, within and outside of the business. He/she should be knowledgeable, analytical, and decisive with excellent leadership and communication skills.What is expected from the role- to manage and supervise the accounts payable department, share services and staff in the local organization.- to ensure the accounting processes, correct IFRS16 adoption, vendor and business relations and the adoption of best practices.- standardization and optimization of global invoice processing tools, processes and procedures- to lead projects related to continuous process improvement, technology upgrades, and process changes and acts as a project team member on a variety of other Procure to Pay initiatives.What is expected from the role:- to manage and supervise the accounts payable department, share services and staff in the local organization.- to ensure the accounting processes, correct IFRS16 adoption, vendor and business relations and the adoption of best practices.- standardization and optimization of global invoice processing tools, processes and procedures- to lead projects related to continuous process improvement, technology upgrades, and process changes and acts as a project team member on a variety of other Procure to Pay initiatives.Core competencies, knowledge and experience:- Experience with leadership roles and display problem-solving capabilities.- Basic computer skills with prior experience working with accounting software like SAP.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees, superiors, and customers/vendors.- Strong analytical and time management skills.- Good presentation skills.- Well planned, organized with keen attention to detail- Project management skillsMust have technical / professional qualifications:- Five or more years of accounting experience- Knowledge of lease accounting (IFRS16) and fiscal requirements of Account payable processStudies:- A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance- Italian, Fluent English