Job Expectations:
- Position Type: Experienced - Lead/Supervisor
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Direct Hire)
- Work Setup & Location: Fully Onsite - BGC, Taguig
- Work Schedule: Weekdays; Day Shift
- Industry: Global BPO & Managed Services
About the Job:
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our client's Finance & Accounting team and oversee
end-to-end AP operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, strong vendor management, and compliance with internal controls and reporting standards. You will also lead a team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive process improvements while leveraging SAP S/4HANA to enhance operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including PO, Non-PO, imports, brokers, and employee expense processing.
- Ensure compliance with SLA, turnaround time, quality standards, and internal control requirements.
- Oversee month-end closing activities, including accruals, reversals, and journal entries.
- Manage clearing and reconciliation of accounts such as GRIR, VAT, MIT, EIT, CIP, and advances.
- Monitor AP aging, compliance reports, and other financial control reports.
- Handle escalations and coordinate with procurement, logistics, treasury, and finance teams.
- Allocate work effectively and monitor team productivity and capacity.
- Coach, mentor, and develop AP Analysts and Senior Analysts.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, audit requirements, and financial controls.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Act as SAP S/4HANA AP SME, including system integration and enhancements (SAP BTP exposure is a plus).
- Support UAT, system upgrades, and process transition activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA certification is an advantage.
- 5+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting with strong Accounts Payable leadership exposure.
- Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is required.
- Experience in manufacturing or import-heavy environments is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of supplier, broker, and customs-related transactions.
- Strong stakeholder management and escalation handling skills.
- Advanced Excel, reporting, and analytical skills.
- Experience in audit support and compliance reviews.
- Exposure to process transition, stabilization, and shared services environments is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written & verbal) skills.
- Can start immediately, if possible.
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