AP Operations: Lead daily operations of a team of 520 within Accounts Payable and Expense functions, overseeing invoice processing, expense reports, and payment disbursements to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Review corporate credit card accounts, resolve discrepancies, adjust limits, and manage card deactivation when necessary
Collaborate with cross-functional teams within GBS to ensure seamless end-to-end processes
Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and mentor AP staff to drive high performance and operational excellence
Design and deliver training programs on the concur expense system, promoting best practices for accurate and compliant expense reporting
Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, reconcile vendor statements, and proactively resolve billing discrepancies and disputes
Process Improvement: Develop and implement internal controls, policies, and automated workflows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen compliance
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to tax regulations and support accurate, timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Lead periodic audits of expense reports to ensure compliance with local and global policies, addressing issues and implementing corrective actions
Performance Monitoring: Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics; recommend and execute strategies to achieve KPIs and SLAs
Cash Management: Optimize cash flow through strategic payment scheduling, maximizing vendor discounts while maintaining strong supplier relationships
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred; Masters degree or Chartered Accountant designation is a plus
Experience: 7+ years in accounts payable, expense auditing, or financial management, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
