Accounts Payable Executive

Mission

As a key member of the Treasury Function, this position will take care of daily operational activities and act as a supporting resource for the Treasury Manager. The role is actively engaged in ensuring accomplishment of department objectives by managing daily deliverables and driving process excellence.

Key Expected Achievements

• Responsible for payment operations for MLK and other entities.
• Process and coordinate MLK and other entities' weekly and urgent payment requests within agreed timelines.
• Handle monthly intercompany payment processing and reconciliation.
• Monitor and follow up on payment returns and outstanding transactions.
• Prepare and maintain the Not Paid List and ensure timely action on pending payments.
• Handle inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding payments, banking transactions, and accounting matters.
• Process new DA/DP/LC payment postings in SAP and investigate and correct incorrect DA/DP/LC postings and related accounting entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc MLK and other entities' KPI reports, and update and maintain KPI dashboards and management reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and recommending efficiency enhancements.
• Analyze performance indicators and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Prepare legal entity presentations and finance-related management presentations.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist with tax-related activities, tax documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Logistics, and Shared Services to resolve operational issues.
• Provide support for finance-related IT system issues and process improvements.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree specializing in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent.
• Part qualification in CA (SL), CIMA (UK), or ACCA (UK) will be an added advantage.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in one finance sub-function.
• Ability to work different shifts, including UK and USA shifts, will be an added advantage.
• Experience in an ERP system, preferably SAP (FI, MM) or another ERP system.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, goal-driven, and organized.

Michelin Lanka is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Non-discrimination is a non-negotiable cornerstone of Michelin's diversity and inclusion policy.