Manager – Invoice to Pay (I2P)

Modon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional to champion the Invoice to Pay (I2P) function. The role includes establishing processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance and governance. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, with 10-12 years in finance operations, including leadership experience in I2P teams. Strong ERP proficiency and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years’ experience in payables, shared services, or finance operations.
• At least 5 years managing I2P/AP teams.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage end-to-end I2P processes.
• Monitor supplier payments against forecast cash flows.
• Review and resolve aged payables.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Process-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business

Professional certification CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA

Tools

ERP systems (preferably Oracle Fusion)

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Purpose

Champion the establishment of the Invoice to Pay (I2P) function, including systems, processes, and governance. The role ensures supplier relationships are maintained through timely and accurate payments, manages liabilities in line with forecast cash flows, and supports Record to Report (R2R) in clearing open balance sheet substantiation items.

Duties and Responsibilities

• I2P Process Ownership: Establish and manage end-to-end I2P processes (vendor onboarding, invoice validation, approvals, and payments) in line with best practices and ERP (Oracle Fusion) workflows.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Monitor supplier payments against forecast cash flows to ensure reliability and trust in Modon Communities’ supply chain.
• Liability Management: Review and resolve aged payables; ensure all liabilities are cleared in accordance with policies and Delegation of Authority.
• Collaboration with R2R: Partner with the Manager – R2R to clear open balance sheet items related to payables, accruals, and provisions.
• Governance & Controls: Enforce compliance with ICFR policies, segregation of duties, and approval hierarchies; ensure all transactions are audit ready.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Align payment schedules with cash flow forecasts; prepare reports on payment performance, overdue items, and supplier exposure.
• Audit & Compliance: Provide documentation and reconciliations for internal/external audits; support remediation of findings related to I2P.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate I2P processes, reduce manual interventions, and improve turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Professional certification CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA required

Experience

• 10–12 years’ experience in payables, shared services, or finance operations, with at least 5 years managing I2P/AP teams.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, cash flow management, and supplier/vendor management.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle Fusion) and advanced Excel/Power BI.

Competencies

• Process-oriented mindset with strong governance and compliance discipline.
• Supplier relationship skills with focus on reliability and trust.
• Analytical thinker able to align payments with cash forecasts.
• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• High integrity, accountability, and ability to deliver under tight timelines