Manager, Accounts Payable

Responsibilities Operational Excellence Manage a team of accounting executives and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) function in Group Shared Services, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, staff claims, refunds, and vendor reconciliations. Manage and ensure accurate, timely and smooth completion of month-end, including AP sub-ledger closing, accruals, reconciliations, co-ordinating with Group Finance on monthly and year-end closing requirements Ensure AP records, processes and procedures are in compliance with local statutory and filing requirements Monitor key AP KPIs (e.g., DPO, on-time payments, GR/IR aging, PO vs non-PO adoption, OCR accuracy) and prepare monthly management reports. Work closely with internal and external counterparts to ensure open issues, un-reconciled items and disputes are resolved in a timely manner Attend to internal and external auditors and respond to audit queries promptly Review, streamline and recommend improvements to work processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and drive automation and digitalization initiatives Play a pivotal role in the migration from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA, including testing, UAT, hypercare, and change management. Data Analytics & Reporting Perform data analysis on AP metrics (invoice turnaround, DPO, GR ageing, vendor performance, etc.) to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel or data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud). Prepare clear, visually engaging PowerPoint presentations for management reporting, operational reviews, and project updates. Process Improvement & Transformation Support automation initiatives (OCR, RPA, SAP S/4HANA, etc.) by participating in project discussions, UATs, and documenting process changes. Identify process gaps, recommend enhancements, and implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy. Contribute ideas and insights during workshops and transformation meetings to enhance the overall Accounts Payable function. Stakeholder Management Work closely with BUs, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to resolve payment issues and ensure smooth operations. Communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and proactive issue management. Provide training and guidance to junior team members on policies, processes, and system usage where required. Ad-hoc Prepare ad-hoc analyses, reconciliations, and management reports as assigned. Represent the AP function in cross-departmental projects or process alignment meetings as needed Requirements A good Degree in Accountancy/ ACCA or equivalent Minimum 8 years of work experience in Accounts Payable and in a supervisory role Good knowledge of GST and Withholding Tax Good interpersonal and communication skills Good planning and organisational skills to prioritize work Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Open mindset with a proactive attitude towards process improvements and embracing new technologies Proficient in SAP, PowerBI and Tableau will be an added advantage