Job Title: Accounts Payable Leader
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable leader to drive and manage global AP and T&E teams across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will champion the use of AI, OCR, and intelligent data recognition to enhance data accuracy, reduce manual intervention, and accelerate processing cycles.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage global AP and T&E teams across multiple regions.
* Develop and implement global AP and T&E policies, procedures, and controls to drive compliance and operational excellence.
* Drive automation, digitization, and best practices in AP and T&E processes.
AP Operations:
* Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, payment runs, and aged creditors reconciliation.
* Manage global payment cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Resolve escalated vendor inquiries, disputes, and payment issues.
T&E Management:
* Oversee T&E policy administration, employee compliance monitoring, and timely reimbursement processes ensuring accurate reporting and streamlined audit processes.
* Partner with Corporate Services, Compliance, HR, and Business Partners to ensure cost-effective travel arrangements and enforce policy adherence.
* Conduct T&E audits to ensure policy compliance, identify potential fraud, and recommend corrective actions.
Compliance, Controls & Reporting:
* Ensure AP and T&E processes comply with company policies, GAAP/IFRS, tax requirements, and relevant international regulations.
* Prepare and present AP and T&E performance metrics, KPI dashboards, and process improvement recommendations to leadership.
* Use AI-powered analytics to identify trends, forecast cash flow, and enhance reporting accuracy.
Continuous Improvement:
* Identify process inefficiencies and lead global initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy, and scalability.
* Evaluate and integrate new AI, OCR, and intelligent data recognition tools to continuously improve process performance.
* Implement training programs for AP and T&E teams to ensure consistent process execution worldwide.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, and 8+ years of progressive experience in AP management, including international and multi-currency environments. Strong experience managing T&E processes and expense management platforms is also required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills are essential.