Assistant Manager Accounts Payable

EXL; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 60.000.000 - 90.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career growth

Collaborative environment

International exposure

Leadership development

Descripción de la vacante

EXL in Bogotá seeks an experienced Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable to lead AP operations for multiple clients within a global BPO environment. You will oversee invoice processing, payments, and vendor management while ensuring compliance and strong internal controls.

You will coach a team, drive continuous improvement, and deliver insightful management reports. Fluency in English (B2+/C1) is required to engage with international stakeholders and optimize processes.

Formación

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• Experience leading or supervising teams.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, controls, and best practices.
• Experience working in a BPO or Shared Services environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with process improvement or automation initiatives is considered an advantage.
• Advanced English level (B2+/C1).

Responsabilidades

• Lead Accounts Payable operations for assigned business units and clients.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor team productivity, SLA compliance, and quality metrics.
• Review AP aging reports and analyze cash flow impacts.
• Manage client communications and handle escalations effectively.
• Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support transition projects and knowledge transfer activities.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and operational reviews.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve high performance.

Conocimientos

AP operations

Team management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Analytics & reporting

Educación

Finance/Accounting degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable to join our growing team in Bogotá. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AP operations, team management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement within a BPO or shared services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Accounts Payable operations for assigned business units and clients.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor team productivity, service level agreement (SLA) compliance, and quality metrics.
• Review AP aging reports and analyze cash flow impacts.
• Manage client communications and handle escalations effectively.
• Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support transition projects and knowledge transfer activities.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and operational reviews.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve high performance.

Requirements

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• Previous experience leading or supervising teams.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, controls, and best practices.
• Experience working in a BPO or Shared Services environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with process improvement or automation initiatives is considered an advantage.
• Advanced English level (B2+/C1).

What We Offer

• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to international clients and stakeholders.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

If you are passionate about finance operations, team leadership, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.