Senior Manager - Accounts Payable

Senior Manager - Accounts Payable

Description
External Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support as a member of the accounts payable team.
• Prepare analyses and reports for the accounts payable team; recommend changes to methods and processes based on these analyses.
• Prepare statistical reporting.
• Resolve moderately complex accounts payable issues and problems.
• Build and maintain relationships with other Finance disciplines and work teams.
• Execute special projects as assigned.
• Supervise a group of accounts payable clerks within the established accounting policies of the corporation.
• Monitor records of amounts owed and ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Recommend changes in methods and procedures to improve the efficiency of the accounts payable unit.
• Assess vendor performance and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex, non-routine accounts payable issues and problems.
• Communicate effectively, developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Education, Licenses, Certifications :
• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or related subject required.

• Business Partnering : Collaborates with stakeholders and develops partnerships to drive performance that aligns with organizational goals and strategies.
• Financial Analysis : Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insights to stakeholders and drive business improvement.
• Action-Oriented : Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaboration : Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Effective Communication : Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer Focus : Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Nimble Learning : Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Drives Results : Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Self-Development : Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Instills Trust : Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Minimum of 13 years of relevant experience in Procure to Pay, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working globally is advantageous.
• Preferred experience in a captive shared services environment ensuring KPIs and SLAs are adhered to.
• Experience in global Procure to Pay processes, Grant of Authority, Invoice dispute resolution, and identifying training and development needs.
• Strong process knowledge to identify, analyze process gaps, and drive standardization/simplification of AP processes within GCC.
• Basic understanding of indirect taxation and multi-currency invoices.
• Hands-on experience with vendor partners, stakeholder reviews, and preparing monthly performance reviews.
• Experience managing the review of work methods and procedures, considering the impact of changes on the overall organization, and implementing improvements.