Accounts Payable Supervisor: Lead & Optimize AP Operations

Empresa Confidencial; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 72.000.000 - 120.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Empresa Confidencial seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee daily AP operations, ensure timely invoice processing, and manage a team. You will monitor payments, controls, and SLAs while collaborating with Procurement, Finance, and Treasury to optimize processes.

The role requires 4–6 years in AP, supervisory experience, SAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and advanced English communication. Multinational/shared services background is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 4-6 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practices.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multinational, or shared services environment preferred.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of AP automation platforms (Tipalti, Coupa, Ariba, Concur or similar) a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and support the Accounts Payable team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and supplier payments.
• Oversee payment runs and approval processes, ensuring compliance with policies and financial controls.
• Monitor AP activities and KPIs to achieve SLAs and performance targets.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex supplier and stakeholder inquiries.
• Review and reconcile AP accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and accounting standards.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and business stakeholders to resolve payment matters and improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and standardization in AP operations.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process transformation initiatives when applicable.
• Prepare and analyze AP reports, dashboards, and management information.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer service mindset

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Herramientas

SAP

Tipalti

Coupa

Ariba

Concur

Descripción del empleo

Empresa Confidencial seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee daily AP operations, ensure timely invoice processing, and manage a team. You will monitor payments, controls, and SLAs while collaborating with Procurement, Finance, and Treasury to optimize processes.

The role requires 4–6 years in AP, supervisory experience, SAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and advanced English communication. Multinational/shared services background is preferred.