Manager, Accounts Payable

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Your role at a glance

The Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of supplier invoices and payments. This role oversees AP workflows, supervises the AP team, and ensures adherence to internal controls and company policies.

The Manager partners closely with the Senior Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to support operational excellence, resolve escalations, and implement process improvements across the AP function.

What we are looking for

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Operations Management

• Manage end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and close activities.
• Ensure AP transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and approval frameworks.
• Monitor daily workload, prioritize tasks, and resolve operational issues.
• Review and approve payments, invoices, and adjustments within assigned authority levels.

Vendor Management & Issue Resolution

• Act as a key point of contact for vendor inquiries and escalations.
• Resolve complex invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support accurate vendor master data maintenance in coordination with relevant teams.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, coach, and support AP team members, including Specialists and Team Leads.
• Coordinate work allocation, coverage, and performance monitoring.
• Support onboarding, training, and skills development for the AP team.
• Provide performance feedback and input into development discussions.

Compliance, Controls & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Review and monitor AP controls, approvals, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Identify control gaps or process risks and implement corrective actions.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance AP efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Participate in AP system enhancements, automation initiatives, and workflow improvements.
• Maintain and update AP procedures, documentation, and operating guidelines.
• Support change management efforts related to process or system updates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and FP&A teams to ensure smooth end-to-end payables processes.
• Support month-end close by coordinating AP accruals, reconciliations, and reporting inputs.
• Provide operational insights and metrics to the Senior Manager as needed.

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls.
• Experience managing AP teams and operational workflows.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills.
• Effective communicator with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, CIMA, CMA) is preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 7–10 years of progressive accounts payable or finance operations experience.
• Experience supervising or leading AP teams.
• Proven experience managing invoice processing, payment cycles, and vendor reconciliations.
• Exposure to internal controls, SOX environments, and audit support.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel.
• Experience in a shared services or multi-entity environment preferred