Accounts Payable Manager The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is an international organization for public-private cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
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 enh