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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 standardsEnsure the effective and efficient delivery of all Accounts Payable operations, maintaining high levels of accuracy, compliance, and serviceOversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring timelines and quality standards are metAct as the primary point of accountability for Accounts Payable, ensuring adherence to policies, controls, and accounting standardsDrive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and team capabilitiesLead and contribute to projects impacting Accounts Payable, including process optimization and system enhancementsDetailed Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development to the Accounts Payable team, fostering accountability, engagement, and high performanceMaintain appropriate oversight of operations while actively supporting key tasks when required, particularly during peak periods or complex casesOversee vendor payments, including wires and foreign currency transactions, ensuring accuracy and timelinessMonitor Accounts Payable ageing and proactively manage payment cycles and outstanding balancesEnsure completion, accuracy, and review of balance sheet reconciliations related to Accounts PayableEnsure compliance with travel expense and Corporate Credit Card policies, taking corrective action where requiredBuild and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and banking partnersEnsure consistent and accurate invoice processing and booking across the teamLead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives with Accounts Payable impact, ensuring alignment and deliveryRequirements
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business AdministrationProfessional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Swiss Brevet Federal in Accounting10 years of relevant professional experience, including proven experience managing and developing teams in Accounts Payable or a similar finance functionStrong track record of leading teams while remaining operationally credible and hands-on when neededExcellent technical accounting knowledge, including Swiss VAT and cost accounting principlesStrong systems and ERP experience, with the ability to drive process improvementsExperience leading or contributing to finance transformation or process improvement initiatives is highly desirableStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and seniority levelsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skillsFluent in English (written and spoken); French is an advantagePragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented, with strong leadership presence and a results-driven mindsetWhy work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!
