Accounts Payable Manager (Hybrid - 4x a month RTO I Night Shift)

Abou the role: We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the Accounts Payable organization within a Finance Shared Services environment. This role will oversee AP operations, lead teams and supervisors, drive process improvements and automation, ensure strong financial controls, and partner with global Finance and business stakeholders.

Work Location: Pasig City

Work Setup: Hybrid (4x a month RTO)

Work Shift: Night Shift (8:00 PM - 5:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and P2P operations, including invoice processing, payments, intercompany, supplier management, and month-end activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop AP supervisors and teams, driving performance, engagement, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, SLAs, productivity, quality, aging, invoice holds, and payment performance.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex supplier issues, payment concerns, invoice disputes, and operational risks.
• Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, automation, AI, and ERP optimization initiatives.
• Lead AP transitions, migrations, system implementations, integrations, and transformation projects.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, company policies, audit requirements, and financial governance standards.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Operations, Controllers, IT, and senior leadership to resolve issues and improve P2P effectiveness.
• Support working capital improvement, GRNI and aging reduction, and timely month-end close activities.
• Prepare and present KPI dashboards, operational reviews, performance insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Shared Services, or related finance operations.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, managing supervisors, team leads, or large/multiple teams.
• Strong end-to-end knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Experience in invoice processing, payments, supplier management, intercompany, reconciliations, GRNI, month-end close, and AP controls.
• Proven experience leading large teams in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, automation, transformation, system implementation, or migration initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, internal controls, audit, compliance, and financial governance.
• Experience with ERP/AP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Esker, or similar systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional stakeholders.