Accounts Payable Manager

Lotus Bakeries; Gent; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Snacks daily

Résumé du poste

Lotus Bakeries in Gent invites you to lead our Accounts Payable team in an international, fast-paced environment. You will coach 9 people, manage workloads, and ensure business continuity while building a culture of quality.

You will oversee end-to-end AP processes, drive improvements and automation (SAP, VIM, Concur), monitor KPIs, ensure VAT compliance, and collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Treasury and suppliers, reporting to the Group Director Shared Services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; 5–10 years in AP or accounting, international environment.
• Experience in team leadership or coordination; coaching and developing others.
• Strong AP knowledge: VAT and invoice-to-pay; KPI-driven environment.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; clear stakeholder communication.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP is a plus) and solid Excel skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach, and develop the AP team of 9, ensuring balanced workload and continuity.
• Oversee end-to-end AP processes and drive improvements, automation and system initiatives (SAP, VIM, Concur).
• Monitor KPIs and service levels; act as escalation point for complex issues.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, VAT, and internal controls; support audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, Treasury and suppliers) and report to Group Director Shared Services.

Connaissances

People management

AP processes

VAT/compliance

SAP

Excel

English

Dutch

Formation

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Outils

SAP

Concur

VIM

Description du poste

Ready to take the lead in an international and fast-paced environment? Join our team and help shape the future of our finance organization!

About the job

• You lead, coach, and develop the AP team consisting of 9 people, ensuring a well-balanced workload and business continuity. You conduct regular check‑ins and performance discussions, support onboarding and training, and foster a collaborative, quality‑driven mindset.
• You oversee the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable process (invoice processing, approvals, payments, vendor data) while continuously driving improvements and supporting automation and system initiatives (e.g. SAP, VIM, Concur) with your critical mindset.
• You monitor KPIs and ensure service levels (accuracy, timeliness, completeness) are met, acting as escalation point for complex issues.
• You guarantee compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations (VAT), and internal controls, and support audits.
• You collaborate closely with stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, Treasury, suppliers) and report directly to our Group Director Shared Services.

About you

Are you looking for a people management role in which you can also leverage your financial expertise? Do you recognize yourself in the characteristics below? Then don’t hesitate to apply!

• You hold a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and bring 5–10 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or accounting, ideally within an international environment.
• You have proven experience in team leadership or coordination and enjoy coaching and developing others.
• You have a strong understanding of AP processes, VAT, and invoice‑to‑pay flows, or you are willing to further develop your expertise in this area, and you are comfortable working in a KPI‑driven environment.
• You communicate clearly and confidently with different stakeholders and are fluent in both English and Dutch.
• You are experienced with ERP systems (SAP is a plus) and have solid Excel skills.

Our offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on‑the‑job‑learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers. And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!