As a
Senior Manager – Payables, you will lead the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. You will oversee invoice management, approval workflows, vendor relationships, and system optimization, while driving continuous improvements in payables operations. This role requires a strong blend of financial expertise, process governance, and leadership to support organizational growth and operational excellence.
What We Expect From You
- Lead and manage the complete payables cycle including invoices, approvals, reconciliations, and vendor payments.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee payables systems and workflows, driving automation and efficiency improvements.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring timely resolution of queries and disputes.
- Monitor and optimize approval processes to maintain accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
- Provide timely reporting and insights on payables performance, cash flow impact, and vendor liabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, finance, audit) to align payables with organizational objectives.
- Champion best practices in payables management, including risk mitigation and process standardization.
- Mentor and develop the payables team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
What Experience Will You Bring To The Role
- 15+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable and financial operations.
- Deep expertise in payables processes, systems, invoice management, and approval workflows, and taxation compliance.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Unit 4 or similar) and payables automation tools.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale payables operations in complex organizations.
- Experience in vendor management, compliance, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data-driven decision-making and reporting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to drive process improvements and implement scalable payables solutions.
