Accounts Payable Manager: Build & Lead Global Payables

Black Sheep Restaurants; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Sheep Restaurants is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to own the group AP function end-to-end across 40+ entities. You will design, document and embed processes, controls, and systems to ensure accurate and timely payments, acting as Finance's main contact for suppliers.

You will lead and develop the AP team, manage month-end close, and partner with stakeholders to standardise workflows, support cash flow forecasting, and improve supplier relationships across multiple currencies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification (HKICPA/ACCA/CPA) is an advantage.
• 5+ years in accounting with a strong AP focus and team supervision experience.
• Experience managing AP across multiple legal entities and currencies.
• Track record designing and documenting AP processes and controls, ideally with AP automation or finance system implementation.
• Familiarity with AP systems landscape (Xero or similar), strong Excel skills, and online banking in multiple currencies.
• Exposure to AI and automation tools in finance is preferred.
• Hospitality industry experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Cantonese; ability to negotiate terms with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own the group accounts payable function across 40+ entities and manage end-to-end payment cycles and supplier master data.
• Lead and develop the AP function, set priorities, coach the team and scale with the group growth.
• Own month-end closing for accounts payable and prepare AP ageing analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate and on-time payments.
• Design, document and maintain AP processes, SOPs, and internal controls across the group.
• Handle ad-hoc projects and drive continuous improvement in the department.
• Provide inputs to monthly cash flow forecast and AP schedules for group reporting.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate payment terms while resolving disputes.
• Report on AP KPIs such as ageing and on-time payment rate.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Team leadership

Process design

AP automation

Excel proficiency

English & Cantonese communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

HKICPA/ACCA/CPA (advantage)

Tools

Xero

POS/Procurement platforms

Online banking (multi-currency)

Job description

Black Sheep Restaurants is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to own the group AP function end-to-end across 40+ entities. You will design, document and embed processes, controls, and systems to ensure accurate and timely payments, acting as Finance's main contact for suppliers.

You will lead and develop the AP team, manage month-end close, and partner with stakeholders to standardise workflows, support cash flow forecasting, and improve supplier relationships across multiple currencies.