Lead, Accounts Payable

Position : Lead, Accounts Payable Location : Manila Business Unit : Finance & Accounting Department : Accounts Payable Reports to : Manager, Accounts Payable Position Summary This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounts payable services activities related to processing invoices of operating and overhead expenses.  Role also includes other month-end activities which involves preparing journal entries, account reconciliation and preparation of management reports.

Major Responsibilities Knowledgeable in the end-to-end process of accounts payable Monitor day-to-day operational responsibilities covering all aspects of accounts payable.

Perform and resolve complex issues related to AP processing and reconciliation.

May be across team level.

Create, update, and maintain process manual and documentations.

Improve, modify, and standardize procedures and internal controls to provide a high level of customer service within the organization.

Ensure coverage and oversee load balancing activities based on volume received daily.

Collaborate with stakeholders (global teams in Glasgow, UK, Bahrain, Singapore and Vancouver, Canada) for day-to-day activities and process improvements.

Develop and implement strategies and metrics to reach team goals.

Monitor, evaluate and report metrics to the management.

Assist the AP Manager in the whole AP operations, resource management, and compliance matters related to the Manila AP Team.

Assist with ad hoc and AP projects / reports as required.

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills Graduate of B.S.

Accountancy or any business course.

At least 3-5 years of accounts payable (P2P) background and 3-5 years of supervisory experience (applicable for external applicant only).

At least 1 year of exposure to BPO / shared service environment in a lead role (applicable for external applicant only).

Highly motivated, structured and quality driven individual who in parallel possesses strong initiative, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organization and time management skills to handle concerns, issues, and deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.

Demonstrates team collaboration and experience with diverse team interactions and team facilitating.

Strong English written and oral communication skills to communicate and collaborate with the global operations team.

Ability to manage team goals and metrics.

High level of integrity.

Strong business acumen.

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