Lead - Accounts Payable - GBS

The AP Lead is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process delivered by an outsourced partner. This includes governance of invoice processing, vendor payments, and employee expense management.

The role ensures adherence to Group policies, local statutory requirements, and service-level agreements (SLAs) while driving process standardization, compliance, and efficiency in collaboration with the outsourcing partner.

Qualifications, Role Specific Knowledge and Experience

- 8-10 years of experience in AP operations, with at least 3 years in governance/vendor management.

- Strong knowledge of AP processes, vendor management, and compliance.

- Experience managing outsourced finance operations in a shared services or multinational environment.

- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP.

- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Partner & Process Governance

2. AP Process Oversight

3. Compliance & Controls

4. Continuous Improvement & Systems

5. Stakeholder & Vendor Management