MSC - Mediterranean Shipping Company

Logistics

MANAGER,ACCOUNTSPAYABLE

CA$95–135k ~AI est. Montréal, Quebec, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE at MSC - Mediterranean Shipping Company. Skills: Accounts Payable, People management, Process improvement. Lead, coach, and develop a team. Oversee daily operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure delivery against KPIs; Ensure delivery against service levels; Ensure delivery against quality standards

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–7 years of relevant experience, 2–3 years of people management experience, Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, Experience supporting internal/external audits, Demonstrated ability to establish, monitor, and improve KPIs, Experience working cross-functionally, Bilingual: French and English

Nice to Have

CPA designation, Work experience in Shipping, Logistics or Supply Chain

What You'll Do.

Oversee daily operations

Ensure delivery against KPIs

Manage the month-end and year-end close processes

Support internal audit

Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments

Oversee vendor reconciliations

Resolve discrepancies

Maintain financial controls

Ensure compliance with internal policies

Collaborate with stakeholders

Drive process improvements

Drive automation initiatives

Participate in system projects

Navigate complex systems

Monitor system-related issues

Log and escalate IT tickets

Follow up on IT tickets

Contribute to departmental strategy

Support company initiatives

Enhance service delivery

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Collaborate with Operations; Collaborate with Logistics; Collaborate with Finance; Collaborate with Geneva stakeholders; Collaborate with global stakeholders

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

Position Summary: MSC Canada is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Accounts Payable to play a key role in supporting a rapidly growing organization. At MSC, we are constantly striving to improve the way that we work, to ensure the best possible ocean-based transportation product is delivered to the market and that we are servicing our customers to the highest degree possible on a daily basis. Level of Responsibility Reporting to the Director, Cost Control and Accounts Payable, this role will lead a team of nine Accounts Payable Representatives and drive operational excellence across the AP function. The Accounts Payable department looks after payment transactions and the financial commitments of our company; ensuring our vendor invoices are accurate and paid on time. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining the controls in place to pay the invoices according to the contracts and the services which were requested. Key Tasks * Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP professionals, ensuring alignment with company policies, employment standards, and performance expectations * Oversee daily operations to ensure delivery against KPIs, service levels, and quality standards * Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including reporting requirements and internal audit support * Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in accordance with agreed credit terms * Oversee vendor reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies * Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies and procedures * Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Geneva stakeholders to resolve disputes and improve processes * Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, including participation in system or transformation projects * Navigate a highly complex environment of systems and operational requirements * Monitor and troubleshoot system-related issues, log and escalate IT tickets, and follow up to ensure timely resolution and minimal operat

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