The position will be reporting to Head of Finance SSC and shall be responsible for the oversight of the overall performance, controls and compliance of the Accounts Payable Team across the Group.
Key accountabilities includes monitoring processes & measuring key performance indicators, building a strong working relationship with stakeholders and ensure service delivery in accordance to SLAs/KPIs.
Provides clear direction and leadership to the team in line with Finance Ops Support & Services strategy.
The day-to-day activities:
Design, document, manage and optimize the organization and execution of the end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, in line with business strategies.
Drive team strategies on the achievement of quality, accuracy and timely delivery of services in accordance to defined SLAs/KPIs
Possess good knowledge of regional VAT/ GST regulations and applications to taxable/ non-taxable supplies
Accountable for day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable Team inclusive of process optimization, accuracy of reports and compliance to local/regional procedures and legislation, if any
Ensure periodical performance reporting as per defined formats, policies and procedures and local requirements
Lead, coach, motivate, develop and appraise the Accounts Payable Team
Key personnel to ensure all HR initiatives are met (hiring, performance appraisal, development and communication)
Vertical Business Unit & Departments, Regional and Local Finance, Finance Operations Support
Communicate with multiple internal and external stakeholders i.e. Senior Management,
Vendors inclusive of drivers, Auditors, Regional and Local Finance
Work with procurement team, GL (vendor master maintenance) team and treasury team to streamline P2P processes
The must haves:
8-10 years specializing in PTP, from SSC Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting and/or Professional Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
Knowledgeable on P2P and AP processes with at least 3 years of hands-on experience and financial impact
Strong leadership qualities with a minimum of 4-5 years of management role
Strong AP process knowledge with in-depth knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to multi-task, attention to details and work under pressure
