Accounts Payable Specialist

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As an Accounts Payable Specialist in our Business Services Operations (BSO), you’ll orchestrate timely, accurate payment processes across Asia Pacific, ensuring vendors and employees thrive while upholding global compliance.Core Responsibilities:Supporting a high-performing, customer- and service-oriented culture within the Supplier Services departmentWell-versed in the local country’s statutory rules and regulationsLeading the implementation of improvements using the LEGO Continuous Improvement approachLeading projects and optimization initiatives across areasSupporting compliance with company policies and procedures, and supporting the operation of global, standardized, and scalable processesUnderstanding, learning, and using financial IT platforms, as well as local and global processes and policies, as an enabling functionSupporting high-quality service handling of senior stakeholders’ queriesProviding data, analysis, and advice to support decision-making processesSupporting the execution of the processes in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner, including:Invoice processing (in the SAP system), processing payments on a daily and weekly basis, and delivering high-quality serviceResolution of payment-related inquiries when escalatedKPI delivery as part of the BSO Performance Management SystemTimely processing of travel expense claimsCorporate credit card managementProcessing purchase requests in the Coupa systemCoupa reportingPlay your part in our team succeeding.The Supplier Services function is a key finance functional area within the Business Services Operations (BSO) unit located in Singapore, covering the Asia Pacific region. The team handles operational and tactical tasks for the LEGO Group’s vendors and employees in close cooperation with the rest of the business.The departmental focus is to:Ensure we live our partner promise by providing timely and accurate handling of invoices, purchase orders, and employees’ travel expense claims for all LEGO companies in Asia PacificEnsure that all costs are appropriately reflected in the Financial/Management reportsEnsure high quality, stewardship, and compliance in global processesThis position executes various daily tasks within the department and collaborates with different stakeholders internally and externally. The role contributes to the overall success of the LEGO business by delivering high-quality execution of the processes and stakeholder management, thereby enabling the BSO to succeed in delivering value to the overall LEGO business.This position also plays an important role in establishing a sustainable Supplier Services department in the BSO.Do you have what it takes?Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant, including 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity, with demonstrated initiative and ownership of financial tasks and processesProven track record in a Multinational Corporation, with a strong emphasis on process optimization and operational excellenceHighly analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering superior quality outcomesResilient and adaptable, with a proactive approach and a positive, solution-driven mindset to navigate change effectivelyCapable of managing multiple priorities efficiently within a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExtensive experience thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented settingBackground in Shared Services operationsProficiency in SAP is essentialFamiliarity with COUPA is highly desirableFluency in English, with advanced written and verbal communication skillsApplications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.What’s in it for you?Here is what you can expect:Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO® team today.