Job Summary:
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This is a leadership opportunity to oversee global accounts payable and travel & expense operations, driving standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in AP management, including international and multi-currency environments, with strong leadership skills and expertise in AI, OCR, and intelligent data recognition for process automation.
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* About the Role:
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Key Responsibilities:
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1. Leadership & Strategy:
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* Lead and manage global AP and T&E teams across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and local regulations.
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* Champion the use of AI, OCR, and intelligent data recognition to improve data accuracy, reduce manual intervention, and accelerate processing cycles.
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* Develop and implement global AP and T&E policies, procedures, and controls to drive compliance and operational excellence.
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* Serve as the primary point of contact for AP and T&E matters for internal stakeholders and external partners.
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* Drive automation, digitization, and best practices in AP and T&E processes.
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2. Accounts Payable Operations:
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* Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, payment runs, and aged creditors reconciliation.
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* Manage global payment cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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* Resolve escalated vendor inquiries, disputes, and payment issues.
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3. Travel & Expense Management:
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* Oversee T&E policy administration, employee compliance monitoring, and timely reimbursement processes ensuring accurate reporting and streamlined audit processes.
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* Partner with Corporate Services, Compliance, HR, and Business Partners to ensure cost-effective travel arrangements and enforce policy adherence.
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* Conduct T&E audits to ensure policy compliance, identify potential fraud, and recommend corrective actions.
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4. Compliance, Controls & Reporting:
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* Ensure AP and T&E processes comply with company policies, GAAP/IFRS, tax requirements, and relevant international regulations.
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* Partner with internal and external auditors for AP and T&E audits, providing documentation and process transparency.
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* Prepare and present AP and T&E performance metrics, KPI dashboards, and process improvement recommendations to leadership.
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* Use AI-powered analytics to identify trends, forecast cash flow, and enhance reporting accuracy.
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5. Continuous Improvement:
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* Identify process inefficiencies and lead global initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy, and scalability.
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* Evaluate and integrate new AI, OCR, and intelligent data recognition tools to continuously improve process performance.
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* Implement training programs for AP and T&E teams to ensure consistent process execution worldwide.
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Requirements:
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6. Education:
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* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; ACCA or other professional certification preferred.
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7. Experience:
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* 8+ years of progressive experience in AP management, including international and multi-currency environments.
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* Strong experience managing T&E processes and expense management platforms (e.g., Oracle, Zendesk).
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8. Skills:
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* Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
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* Expertise in AI, OCR, and intelligent data recognition for AP and T&E process automation.
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* Ability to drive changes and influence at all organizational levels.
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* Strong analytical skills with a focus on process optimization.
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* High ethical standards and commitment to compliance.
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We offer:
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A competitive salary and benefits package, plus opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and challenging environment.
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