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Why we are recruiting
To support continued business growth and increasing operational complexity, the Finance team is strengthening its Accounts Payable capability. This role is critical to ensuring strong team leadership, operational excellence, and robust controls, while maintaining a high level of service across the organization.
Reporting Lines & Interactions
The Accounts Payable Manager reports to the Head of Finance and has full responsibility for leading, developing, and overseeing the Accounts Payable team.
This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders across the organization, as well as with Procurement, IT, and external partners including suppliers and banking institutions.
The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with deep technical expertise, leading the team while remaining sufficiently hands‑on to ensure quality, control, and operational continuity.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead, develop, and manage the Accounts Payable team, setting clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards
* Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all Accounts Payable operations, maintaining high levels of accuracy, compliance, and service
* Oversee month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
* Act as the primary point of accountability for Accounts Payable, ensuring adherence to policies, controls, and accounting standards
* Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and team capabilities
* Lead and contribute to projects impacting Accounts Payable, including process optimization and system enhancements
Detailed Responsibilities
1. Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and development to the Accounts Payable team, fostering accountability, engagement, and high performance
2. Maintain appropriate oversight of operations while actively supporting key tasks when required, particularly during peak periods or complex cases
3. Oversee vendor payments, including wires and foreign currency transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
4. Monitor Accounts Payable ageing and proactively manage