Purchase To Pay Lead

inchcape; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Discounts on vehicle purchases

Colleague perks

Job summary

Inchcape Greater China is seeking a Purchase To Pay Lead in Hong Kong to join our Finance Team. You will review AP work, ensure month-end closing accuracy, and drive process improvements with iGBS and business units. This role requires strong collaboration and integrity to uphold financial controls.

You will act as a superuser for PTP tools, support reconciliations, and help implement initiatives across the local market. A finance/Accounting background is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for working in a matrix organisation.
• Delivery focused mindset with ability to drive process improvements and timely reporting.
• Experience or understanding of Accounts Payable processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern Accounts Payable processes within the PTP function, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end closures.
• Coordinate with iGBS and business units to resolve issues and streamline workflows for efficiency.
• Act as escalation partner for PTP complex issues and oversee write-offs and exception handling.
• Support reconciliation of critical suppliers and maintain Known Non-PO supplier lists.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Delivery mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Job description

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Are you looking to accelerate your professional development, build a brilliant career, and thrive in a highly supportive team? Join Inchcape Greater China, part of Inchcape’s global network.

You’ll play a key part in delivering great experiences for our customers and colleagues. With lots of interesting opportunities and challenges for you to explore that will take us, and your progression, to the next level.

Our Finance team is seeking a Purchase To Pay Lead to join our team in Hong Kong. In this position you will be part of the in-market Finance Team and responsible for Accounts Payable function. The role is required to review the work performed by GBS Team including adherence to timeline, accuracy of accounts payable balance and ledger postings; review account reconciliation and ensure smooth month end closing process; comply with Finance policies and procedures, Inchcape InControl Framework and Financial Reporting Standards; work closely with the business units, supplier, GBS to resolve any operational issue; work with the GBS and business unit to review, streamline work processes to drive efficiency. As a superuser for Blackline, Concur and Coupa, the role is required to provide guidance whenever is needed.

What you’ll do

• Role model a “One Team” culture by sharing market insights with iGBS, fostering trust, and co creating solutions that strengthen service delivery and vendor relationships. Provides governance partnership with iGBS, without involvement in day-to-day transaction processing.
• Demonstrate personal integrity and accountability, consistently setting the standard for ethical decision making and “doing the right thing.

Governance & controls

• Support audits with clarity and confidence, providing market specific documentation and explanations.
• Ensure adherence to InControl standards and local regulatory requirements, reinforcing a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Exercise sound judgment by approving write offs when necessary, balancing compliance with business needs.

Business Partnering

• Bridge the local business units and the iGBS, ensuring smooth communication, alignment, and collaboration.
• Act as escalation partner for PTP complex issues and work with iGBS to close within agreed timeframes.
• Collaborate with iGBS to design and implement initiatives that extend payment terms responsibly, and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Co design and implement finance processes with iGBS to support evolving business models, new brand launches, and M&A integration.

Payments & Reconciliation

• Safeguard financial discipline by approving non PO expenses.
• Strengthen accuracy and trust by collaborating with iGBS to resolve discrepancies in the three way match process.
• Protect business integrity by requesting exceptions to block payments when risks are identified.
• Act as a trusted guardian of high value transactions, approving high value payments in bank platforms and Transactional Integration Systems (TIS) with diligence and control.
• Support the iGBS offshore team in clearing variances between the sub‑ledger and general ledger and resolution of balance sheet open items. Act as a trusted partner by providing local insights and helping drive timely resolution of discrepancies, strengthening confidence in reported results.
• Support reconciliation of critical suppliers by providing iGBS with a list of OEMs/non-OEM key suppliers and critical suppliers that need monthly reconciliation.
• Own and maintain the list of Known Non PO suppliers and keep IGBS informed of any changes.

Credit card process

• Act as the administrator of the local credit card program, ensuring adherence to internal controls while enabling colleagues to manage expenses responsibly and transparently.

Change and Transition Support

• Champion new ways of working introduced by the iGBS including driving higher adoption of GBS service desk.
• Support Global Process Owners to help upskill iGBS on local systems during on boarding and transition phase.
• Partner with the iGBS continuous improvement lead to ensure initiatives reflect market nuances and are successfully embedded, taking ownership of in market change management.
• Act as the local expert on PTP systems and tools, providing training and guidance to market users.
• Collaborate with IT and iGBS to test system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth adoption of new functionalities.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Strong collaboration and partnership mindset, ability to work in a matrix organisation. Cultural awareness/understanding; agile in adapting approach to optimise working relationships.
• Delivery focused mindset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse and cross-functional teams.
• Qualified Accountant, Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or equivalent.

We offer you

• Benefit from clear career paths, continuous learning opportunities including technical training with Toyota.
• Access comprehensive health and life insurance.
• Enjoy exclusive colleague perks, including discounts on vehicle purchases and more.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us

Inchcape is a leading global automotive distributor and retailer, operating in over 40 markets. With a strong presence in Hong Kong and Macau, we are committed to transforming the customer experience, driving innovation, and shaping the future of mobility. At the heart of our success is our people – and clear, compelling communication is key to unlocking their potential.

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.

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