Assistant Manager, Accounts Payable

Operational Excellence

· Manage a team of accounting executives and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) functions in Group Shared Services, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments reviews, staff claims, refunds, and vendor reconciliations.

· Perform end-to-end payment processing across multiple streams (vendor invoices, intercompany, staff claims, petty cash, refunds, and corporate card settlements) in accordance with Group policies and internal controls.

· Review invoice validation and posting in SAP, ensuring proper three-way matching (PO– GR–Invoice) and resolution of discrepancies with Procurement and Business Units (BUs).

· Monitor and reconcile advance payments, GR/IR balances, and outstanding invoices to ensure timely month-end closure.

· Ensure compliance with audit, tax, and statutory requirements, supporting both internal and external audits with necessary documentation.

· Support implementation of new policies or process updates in line with organizational standards.

Data Analytics & Reporting

· Perform data analysis on AP metrics (invoice turnaround, DPO, GR ageing, vendor performance, etc.) to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

· Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel or data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud).

· Prepare clear, visually engaging PowerPoint presentations for management reporting, operational reviews, and project updates.

Process Improvement & Transformation

· Support automation initiatives (OCR, RPA, SAP S/4HANA, etc.) by participating in project discussions, UATs, and documenting process changes.

· Identify process gaps, recommend enhancements, and implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

· Contribute ideas and insights during workshops and transformation meetings to enhance the overall Accounts Payable function.

Stakeholder Management

· Work closely with BUs, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to resolve payment issues and ensure smooth operations.

· Communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and proactive issue management.

· Provide training and guidance to junior team members on policies, processes, and system usage where required.

Ad-hoc

· Prepare ad-hoc analyses, reconciliations, and management reports as assigned.

· Represent the AP function in cross-departmental projects or process alignment meetings as needed.

Requirements

· A good Degree in Accountancy / ACCA or equivalent

· Minimum 5 years of work experience in Accounts Payable, and preferably in a supervisory role

· Good knowledge of GST and/or Withholding Tax

· Able to work independently and within tight timelines

· Committed, meticulous and a team player

· Good interpersonal and communication skills

· Familiar with MS Office applications

· SAP is a must