Assistant Manager AP (Accounts Payable)

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

Descripción de la vacante

EXL in Bogotá seeks an experienced AP Assistant Manager to lead Accounts Payable operations in a hands-on role within our Finance & Accounting team. The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, oversee invoicing, payments, and vendor management, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements include 4–6 years in AP, team leadership experience, ERP knowledge, and English proficiency at B2+ level.

Formación

• 4–6 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• Experience leading or supervising teams.
• Experience working in a BPO or Shared Services environment preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and strong analytical skills.
• English proficiency at B2+ level or higher.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Accounts Payable operations for assigned business units or clients.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor team productivity, service levels, and quality metrics.
• Review AP aging reports and support cash flow analysis.
• Manage stakeholder communications and resolve escalations.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Support transitions, training, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and performance reviews.
• Coach and mentor team members to support professional development.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English proficiency (B2+)

AP operations

Process improvements

Team supervision

BPO/Shared Services experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Payment Schedule: Biweekly Payments

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AP Assistant Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team in Bogotá. The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Payable experience, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills in English. This role requires a hands‑on professional who can manage AP operations, support process improvements, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Accounts Payable operations for assigned business units or clients.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor team productivity, service levels, and quality metrics.
• Review AP aging reports and support cash flow analysis.
• Manage stakeholder communications and resolve escalations.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Support transitions, training, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and performance reviews.
• Coach and mentor team members to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• Previous experience leading or supervising teams.
• Experience working in a BPO or Shared Services environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• English proficiency at B2+ level or higher

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work with a growing and dynamic team

Professional development and leadership exposure

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