KC Finance Accounts Payable Supervisor

Kuehne+Nagel; Bogotá; On-site; COP 78,120,000 - 122,760,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Colombia seeks a Finance Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a team, coordinate daily payment cycles, and ensure accuracy in supplier reconciliations and timely executions.

You will partner with Treasury and cross‑functional stakeholders across multiple countries to optimize processes, resolve critical issues, and drive efficiency, controls, and service quality in our global Finance operations.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable with supplier reconciliations and payment processing.
• Previous team leadership is desirable; ability to guide performance and develop the team.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, Treasury operations, and office tools.
• Advanced Spanish and upper-intermediate English (B2) are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities, manage team performance, support onboarding and training for new members.
• Estimate and schedule cash outflows, align with Treasury, and ensure payment schedules per priorities.
• Ensure accurate supplier reconciliations, follow up on overdue items, and prevent disruptions.
• Analyze reports, identify AP optimization opportunities, and implement improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain communication with internal/external customers and coordinate with countries to ensure audits are completed on time.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team Leadership

Financial Analysis

Treasury knowledge

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

Are you ready to lead a team and drive operational excellence in Accounts Payable?

As a KC Finance Accounts Payable Supervisor , you will coordinate payment processes, support supplier account management, and ensure financial accuracy and timely execution. You will work closely with your team, Treasury, and internal and external stakeholders to optimize processes, resolve critical issues, and contribute to the efficiency of our global Finance operations.

How you create impact

• Coordinate daily activities, manage team performance, support issue resolution, and contribute to onboarding and training for new team members.
• Estimate and schedule cash outflows, align payment execution with Treasury, and ensure suppliers are included in payment schedules according to agreed priorities.
• Ensure accurate supplier reconciliations, follow up on overdue and outstanding payment items, and help prevent service or credit disruptions due to overdue accounts.
• Analyze reports, identify opportunities to optimize Accounts Payable processes, and implement improvement plans that increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers, support critical case resolution, coordinate with business units across participating countries, and ensure audit requirements are completed accurately and on time.

What we would like you to bring

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, including supplier reconciliations, payment processes, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Previous team leadership experience is desirable, with the ability to guide performance, support team development, and collaborate effectively.
• Understanding of accounting and finance principles, Treasury operations, and office software tools. Experience with banking platforms is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adaptability, organization, customer orientation, teamwork, and excellent communication. Advanced Spanish and upper-intermediate English (B2) are required.

What's in it for you

• Leadership opportunities: Develop your leadership and performance management skills while guiding a team within Finance.
• Global exposure: Collaborate with stakeholders and business units across multiple countries in an international operating environment.
• Process improvement: Identify and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Treasury, suppliers, internal customers, and other Finance stakeholders.
• Professional growth: Strengthen your expertise in Accounts Payable, financial operations, supplier management, and continuous improvement.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

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