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Accounts Payable Team Lead

Accounts Payable Team Lead

TP ICAPManila
4 days ago
Job description

Role Overview

As the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing the global Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, and maintaining compliance with financial policies and controls. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage governance and risk across the AP function, delivering high-quality service to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership & Supervision : Oversee and guide the regional Accounts Payable teams, ensuring efficient and effective processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims.
  • Policy & Compliance : Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls, proactively identifying and addressing any breaches.
  • Timely Processing : Ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices, staff expense claims, and payments.
  • Corporate Card Management : Administer and reconcile corporate card accounts, ensuring accurate records and users adhere to policy guidelines.
  • Reconciliations & Reporting : Perform vendor account reconciliations and submit regular management reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external audits, as well as across multiple functions and international locations.
  • Government Reporting : Ensure all required government reports are submitted on time and in compliance with regulations.
  • Issue Resolution : Manage the AP mailbox, responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.

Role Responsibilities

  • Global Billing & Invoicing : Managing the team to be able to process a high volume of invoices with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring compliance with multi-currency and international tax requirements (e.g., VAT, GST, WHT).
  • Month-End Close : Lead the AP team in adhering to strict month-end close deadlines, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • System Expertise : Utilize ERP systems such as Oracle AP, SAP Concur, and Oracle iProcurement to manage accounts payable processes.
  • Financial Controls : Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal financial controls and compliance processes, operating within a robust control environment.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting : Use intermediate Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and KPI-driven reporting.
  • Stakeholder Communication : Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth AP operations.
  • Experience & Competencies

    Essential

  • Proven leadership experience in an Accounts Payable environment, managing teams across multiple locations.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in processing high volumes of invoices and maintaining accuracy under pressure.
  • Experience working within tight month-end close deadlines.
  • Proficient in managing multiple AP sub-ledgers and handling multi-currency transactions.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills, fostering collaboration across finance and cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive problem-solving with a focus on issue resolution and process improvement.
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and evolve processes accordingly.
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring precision and consistency in financial operations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with international tax regulations (e.g., VAT, GST, WHT).
  • Desirable

  • Experience in a corporate or large firm setting with complex organisational structures.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial systems and AP processes.
  • Working Hours

  • This role may require working flexible shifts to accommodate operational needs across different time zones.
  • Job Band and Level

  • Professional, 5
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