Manager - Procure-To-Pay

Key responsibilities

- Champion the full PTP lifecycle-from contracting with group entities to invoice processing and payments-ensuring seamless, compliant, and high-quality execution.

- Lead with foresight by anticipating resource needs, aligning with business priorities, and scaling operations to meet future demands.

- Build and nurture strong relationships with group controlling team and intercompany teams of group entities, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Take ownership of payables health by managing ageing reports, resolving overdue invoices, and negotiating optimized payment terms.

- Validate contracts and engagement terms with group entities, investigate variances and ensure alignment with contractual terms.

- Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives that elevate efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.

- Troubleshoot and resolve upstream/downstream process issues with a solution-oriented mindset.

- Deliver insights through data-tracking KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics to inform decisions and elevate outcomes.

- Ensure audit readiness and compliance by embedding strong controls, documentation, and governance practices.

- Inspire and develop your team, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and operational excellence.

Skills required

- Expertise in PTP operations, supplier management, and financial governance, with a passion for process innovation.

- Strong understanding of banking operations, payment processing, and SWIFT protocols.

- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, including experience working and facilitating discussions with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

- Analytical mindset with expertise in PTP reporting, KPIs, SLA tracking, and problem-solving.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (MSBC and EyeShare) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

- Experience in process improvement methodologies; Lean, Six Sigma and other relevant certifications will be preferred.

- Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or MBA in Finance preferred.