Accounts Payable Team Leader (Hybrid)

About the role

Swiss Re is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader in Bratislava, working in a hybrid setting. You will lead a team of 9 professionals and ensure the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and travel expense activities across Swiss Re locations worldwide. The role is central to global finance operations, with influence over processes, transformation and the development of finance talent.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 9 professionals, ensuring timely and accurate handling of accounts payable and travel expense activities across global locations
• Develop and retain talent through coaching, performance management, career development conversations and succession planning
• Meet critical deadlines such as reconciliations, quarterly closings and supplier payments
• Work with fellow Team Leaders and global stakeholders to align priorities and share best practices
• Liaise with local offices and suppliers so invoices are accounted for according to local requirements and paid on time
• Contribute to global projects and finance transformation initiatives
• Support the team with day-to-day queries and remove blockers
• Represent the team at workshops and cross-functional meetings and use finance systems and data to support decisions and continuous improvement

Required profile

• University degree in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• At least 2 years of managerial experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader, ideally in finance or shared services
• Fluent written and spoken English with strong presentation skills; another European language is an advantage
• Proven ability to manage operational processes such as accounts payable, travel expenses, reconciliations or similar finance operations

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with finance systems and data analysis
• Nice to have: experience in a multinational or shared services environment, familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems, track record in process improvement or automation, stakeholder management across geographies and time zones, and a coaching style

What we offer

• Base salary in Slovakia of EUR 1,800 to 3,000 for a full-time role, depending on profile and requirements
• Performance-based variable compensation
• A range of global and location-specific benefits, subject to policy and contract terms