Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Levi Strauss & Co.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a Manager of Global Direct Accounts Payable to bring clarity, organization and leadership to a fast-paced AP function.

You will drive the execution of all activities, ensure data integrity across systems, and manage cross-functional collaboration with GBS, Wipro, and user departments. The role requires 5–12 years in accounting/payables, experience in retail, and proven people management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience for qualified accountants.
• Minimum 10–12 years for Bachelor/Master Accounting degree holder.
• Experience in Retail industry and managing end-to-end Direct Payables in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the global direct accounts payable process and compliance with internal controls.
• Review reconciliations and report current balances to global controllership.
• Manage vendor inquiries, vendor statements, and timely payments with the Wipro team.
• Lead month-end closing activities and prepare controllership closing checklists.
• Develop and manage the global Direct AP team, including staffing decisions and development plans.
• Provide performance reporting and analytics to drive decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

People management

Education

Bachelor/Master of Accounting

CPA

Tools

INFOR-

Job description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future. We are looking for a Manager of Global Direct Accounts Payable who will bring clarity, management, organization and above all else, personality to our team. It is important to us that this person has the energy and desire to manage the execution of all activities that are deemed necessary to the position. This person is also someone who is capable of driving success even with a wide range of competing priorities in a rapidly evolving environment.

About the Job

• Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the global direct accounts payable process and ongoing compliance with internal controls. This includes ensuring all data feeds into/between systems are happening as expected and manage exceptions as they arise.
• Experience on 3rd party invoice submission and settlement systems examples INFOR- (added skill preferred).
• All global Direct AP account balances, including relevant accrual accounts, are accurately stated and reported.
• Review reconciliations performed by the team to ensure accuracy and present current state of balances to global controllership team.
• Vendor Management & Accounts Payable Review monthly closing Direct AP and Freight account statements and Vendor reconciliations & handing vendor queries.
• Ensure Timely Vendor Payments and follow up with Wipro team.
• Timely booking of Invoices against advance given Advances and clearing of Custom House Agent (CHA) duties.
• Monthly closing activities related to Finance
• Ensure timely closure of Books of Accounts and prepare controllership closing checklists.
• Prepare & Track Month End Provisions.
• Blackline reconciliations for vendor ledger, GR/IR, Freight, etc.
• Statutory Compliance Send Payment Instructions to bank & co-ordinate for payments.
• Co-ordinate for Bank guarantee Customs and GST credits.
• MSME Vendors compliance and interest calculations.
• Bill of Exchange (BOE) Drives cross functional accountability: Develops and fosters key collaborative relationships within the affiliates including GBS team/ Wipro Team/ User Departments.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to get monthly provisions details.
• Ensure work being performed by BPO provider is being delivered according to SLA’s.
• Provide performance reporting, metrics, and analysis of results.
• Management: Manage and develop the global Direct AP team, evaluating staffing, making HR decisions, and creating goals and development plans.
• Inspire, retain, and manage team performance through: Individual Development Plans, Monthly Coaching and recognizing individuals/team for major accomplishments and milestones.
• Drive efficient and effective ways of working between Direct AP, controllership, affiliate finance, global sourcing, and other business partners.
• Proactive management of teamwork including anticipating workload and timing and providing guidance in prioritizing work to ensure performance objectives are met.
• Prepare insightful analysis that allows for proactive influence in decision making and leads to identification of business risks and opportunities.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of external audit accounting support Continuously review models and assumptions to ensure we are proactively changing our approach to managing changing business environments.

About You

• Education: Bachelor/Master of Accounting, qualified accountant / CPA
• Experience: Minimum requirement – 5-8 years of experience for qualified accountants. /Minimum 10-12 years for Bachelor/Master Accounting degree holder.
• Previous experience working with a Retail Industry and similar roles managing end-to-end Direct Payables, accounting and reporting in a large organization.
• BPO experience will be considered added skills.
• Minimum 5+ years of managing a large diverse team.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with various management levels.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing environment.
• Proven analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong accounting background with proven ability to understand and interpret complex accounting concepts.
• Strong people management and teambuilding skills.

Problem Solving Skills

• This position requires working with several organizations across the Company that sometimes have conflicting motivations and goals. The person will need to be able to hold firm to the required targets and articulate reasons to stakeholders. This position works with people in other locations (sometimes in other countries) and from various cultures. There are many integrated systems which must be understood so unexpected results can quickly be addressed.

LOCATION

Mexico, D.F., Mexico

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.