Team Lead AP Accounting

Job Description:Team Lead AP AccountingRole Overview:  At Huntsman, we are looking for a Team Lead AP Accounting to join our Global Business Services Hub in Krakow. In this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate AP and Travel & Expense activities across selected EMEA entities, support process excellence, execute AP Process for selected entities and work closely with stakeholders across the region.You will act as the first point of escalation for AP and T&E operational matters, support team members in daily priorities, ensure timely processing and resolution of key issues, and work closely with Procurement, Treasury, RTR, local business stakeholders and finance teams across EMEA.The position reports directly to the Head of Accounting and Reporting EMEA.Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career and combine hands-on Accounts Payable expertise with team leadership in an international environment?If this sounds like the right next step for you, we would be happy to hear from you. Role Responsibilities: As a Team Lead AP Accounting, you will be responsible for: Team leadership and operational coordinationLead, coordinate and support the AP and T&E team across selected EMEA entities, including workload allocation, daily priorities and first-level escalations.Provide guidance, coaching and onboarding support to team members, while ensuring consistent ways of working and effective communication.Accounts Payable operationsOversee PO and non-PO invoice processing, payment proposals, approval follow-up and timely resolution of complex invoice, payment and vendor account issues.Execute AP activities for assigned legal entities across EMEA, including reconciliations, month-end and year-end close support, accrual reviews, GRNI analysis and blocked or aged item resolution.Travel & Expense coordinationCoordinate Travel & Expense activities for EMEA, supporting timely handling of employee expense claims, queries, escalations and policy interpretation matters.Monitor recurring T&E issues and support practical improvements in communication, documentation and process consistency.Compliance, controls and stakeholder collaborationBuild effective relationships with suppliers, Procurement, Treasury, RTR, business stakeholders and finance teams across EMEA.Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and SOX requirements, while supporting internal and external audit requests.Experience and Competencies: We are looking for someone with solid experience in Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense or finance operations who enjoys working with people, coordinating priorities and taking ownership of day-to-day processes. What will help you succeed: Your experience and backgroundA bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. Professional accounting qualifications or postgraduate education would be an advantage.At least 5 years of experie...