Job Description

About the Role
The Senior Manager Payables will lead the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring accurate invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliations, and timely payments. The role focuses on optimizing cash flow, maintaining compliance with financial controls, and driving process automation and operational efficiency within the payables team.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Operations
Oversee the full accounts payable (AP) process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in invoice processing and payments.
Establish and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Validate and approve invoices in line with financial governance standards.
Ensure all payments are processed as per approved terms and timelines.
Vendor Management
Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
Conduct timely vendor reconciliations and maintain updated supplier records.
Negotiate favorable payment terms to support cash flow optimization.
Month-End & Year-End Closing
Manage AP-related activities during monthly and annual financial closes.
Review and prepare reports including vendor ageing, accruals, and payment summaries.
Ensure accurate expense classification and reporting.
Audit & Internal Controls
Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and company financial policies.
Support internal and external audits with reconciliations and documentation.
Identify and mitigate risks related to accounts payable operations.
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to automate AP workflows and improve system efficiency.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance ERP performance.
Implement best practices for faster turnaround and cost-efficient operations.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounts payable professionals.
Coordinate with procurement, treasury, and finance teams for seamless operations.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders on payment schedules and compliance matters.
Candidate Profile
12+ years of experience in accounts payable, finance, or accounting, ideally within a large retail or corporate environment.
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and proficiency in MS Excel.
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.
Proven leadership skills with a focus on operational excellence and stakeholder management.

Skills Required