Accounts Payable Manager

ACTIEF NV; Heverlee; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging leadership position

Influence processes, systems and team

Dynamic work environment

Professional growth and development

Competitive salary with benefits

Job summary

ACTIEF NV in Heverlee, Belgium, seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team in a multinational setting. You will ensure accurate processing of invoices, timely payments, and compliance with VAT and internal policies.

You'll coach staff, drive process improvements, and partner with stakeholders across finance and operations. The role offers leadership growth, a dynamic culture, and a competitive salary with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
• Several years of AP experience in multinational environment.
• Strong SAP knowledge; SAP S/4HANA a plus.
• Solid VAT and accounting regulations understanding.
• Proven experience leading teams.
• Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented with strong communication.
• Fluent in English.
• Interest in process optimization and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee end-to-end AP process with accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate invoice processing, payments, and AP controls.
• Manage monthly closing, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ensure VAT, tax, and internal policy compliance.
• Act as main AP contact for multiple stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

VAT knowledge

Financial processes

Stakeholder management

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

For our client, an international organization in Heverlee , we are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team. In this key role, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, maintain compliance with accounting and tax regulations, and drive continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Coordinate invoice processing, payment runs, and AP-related financial controls.
• Manage monthly closing activities, reconciliations, accruals, and follow-up of outstanding items.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and internal accounting policies.
• Act as the main point of contact for AP-related matters across multiple stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements, standardization initiatives, and automation opportunities.

Profiel

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent through experience
• Several years of experience in Accounts Payable within a multinational or complex organization.
• Strong SAP knowledge; experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Solid understanding of VAT and accounting regulations.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Interest in process optimization, automation, and digital finance solutions.

Aanbod

• A challenging leadership position within an international organization.
• The opportunity to influence processes, systems, and team development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary package with attractive benefits

ACTIEF NV

3001 HEVERLEE