What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Lead position at Normet Group?
We are a global technology company developing innovative solutions for mining, tunnelling, and construction, improving project safety, environmental impact, and productivity. We offer premium equipment, all-round aftermarket services and high-quality chemicals and rock support as our core products to our customers. We operate globally in over 30 countries with more than 1,800 experts. At Normet, we commit to a culture founded in our Values - Caring, Committed & Courageous. We foster your talent, with us you shine.
Key Responsibilities Include
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Key Responsibilities Include
- Foster and support safety culture through all actions and behaviors.
- Drive business transformation by streamlining financial processes and enabling technology-driven solutions.
- Establish, optimize, and scale systems and processes to support growth across multiple business units.
- Stabilize the Accounts Payable function by ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate processing of all vendor invoices and payments.
- Document end-to-end “as-is” processes so every payable item has a clearly defined path from purchase order (or request) through to payment, including exceptions and non-PO spend.
- Act as primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all AP-related questions, issues, and escalations.
- Collaborate with the North America Finance team to design, refine, and embed efficient workflows, controls, and approval hierarchies.
- Stabilize the Accounts Payable function by ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate processing of all vendor invoices and payments.
- Document end-to-end “as-is” processes so every payable item has a clearly defined path from purchase order (or request) through to payment, including exceptions and non-PO spend.
- Act as primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all AP-related questions, issues, and escalations.
- Own day-to-day activities related to AP, including payment runs, bank file generation/approval processes, rejected payments, and coordination with Treasury/Banking partners.
- Serve as Procurement SME for Procure-to-Pay, working with Procurement and business stakeholders to align purchasing, invoicing, and payment processes, including PO policies, 3 way match, and vendor terms.
- Oversee journals and accruals related to AP, costs, and liabilities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely posting in alignment with month-end close timelines.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet liability accounts related to Accounts Payable (trade creditors, GR/IR, accrued expenses, advances, etc.), promptly investigating and resolving variances.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards for AP processes.
- Lead or support training and upskilling of AP staff and key users across the business on processes, policies, and systems.
- Partner with Finance to support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP.
- Develop, maintain, and report on Finance KPIs related to Accounts Payable (e.g., invoice processing time, % on-time payments, aging, receipts not matched, open orders, exceptions, days payables outstanding etc).
- Provide clear, data-driven insights on AP performance to Finance leadership and business stakeholders, highlighting risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization of AP processes, including the adoption of technology, automation, and best practices.
- Build effective working relationships with global and regional stakeholders, leveraging Group knowledge and tools to improve AP processes locally.
- Support broader Procure-to-Pay transformation initiatives in partnership with Finance, Procurement, and IT.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, in line with Group financial reporting deadlines
- Support the integration of new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and value creation.
- Embrace a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Build effective working relationships with global stakeholders including the Group Corporate Finance team. based in Finland as well as other global sales areas.
- Leverage knowledge from the global group to drive business improvement in North America.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a relevant role.
- Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (Preferred, not required)
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Self-motivated, takes initiative, and actively seeks opportunities to add value.
- Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, and a challenge-oriented approach.
- Highly reliable and trustworthy, with strong personal integrity and accountability.
- Holds high personal standards, consistently driving quality outcomes.
- Shows authenticity and ownership of both successes and failures.
- Adopts a growth mindset: resilient, adaptable, and open to change in dynamic environments.
- Operates effectively as a collaborative team member, fostering trust and alignment.
- Embraces continuous learning and is comfortable challenging assumptions and colleagues in a constructive way.
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