Accounts Payable Team Leader - Andean & Caribbean

About the role

Essity is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader in Medellín to lead the day-to-day delivery of Accounts Payable services across Colombia, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. The role combines strong Accounts Payable expertise with hands-on people leadership, in a matrix and global environment where you will coach your team, strengthen controls and collaborate with stakeholders across markets and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end invoice processing and settlement for the assigned markets, ensuring accurate, timely and cost-effective execution.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, mentoring and feedback to team members.
• Ensure Accounts Payable activities comply with regulations, accounting principles, internal control standards and established ways of working.
• Monitor transactional activities, operational KPIs and accounting outputs to maintain accuracy and effective service delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and standardization.
• Partner with internal customers, Finance teams and other stakeholders to resolve operational challenges.
• Support internal and external financial audits, address findings and contribute to financial planning and reporting.

Required profile

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in Accounts Payable or related finance processes, including leading, coordinating or supervising people.
• Strong people leadership, communication, collaboration, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Adapts to change and seeks continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations and end-to-end Accounts Payable operations.
• Experience with SAP S/4, Ariba, Invoice Track or comparable systems is an advantage.