Assistant Manager, Global Account Payable (AP)
Responsibilities
Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable workflow for global entities, ensuring accurate coding, proper documentation, and timely payments.
Act as the central hub for AP, working hand-in-hand with regional accountants worldwide to align practices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate month-end closing.
Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, leverage automation, and strengthen internal financial controls.
Author, update, and maintain clear, comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working guides for all AP and expense management workflows.
Support external and internal audit processes by utilizing automated reporting tools to pull system data, track transaction histories, and ensure compliance.
Requirements
10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with a supervisory or management role overseeing a multi-entity Accounts Payable or shared services function is a plus.
Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
Proficient, hands-on experience using Oracle / NetSuite, Zip, Emburse, Brex, and Virtual card setup.
Demonstrated experience with automated invoice matching workflows (2-way/3-way matching) and managing audit trails within modern ERP systems.
Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
Excellent analytical, project management, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence internal control teams, regional accountants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work.