Accounts payable expert

ALPLA Group; Toluca; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Toluca, Mexico seeks an experienced Accounts Payable/Procure-to-Pay specialist to execute end-to-end processes across South America and support SOX controls. You will drive process improvements and work with regional teams.

You will act as a subject matter expert for AP/P2P topics, resolve complex supplier and payment issues, and collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Tax and business stakeholders. You will coach junior analysts and promote standardized practices.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of end-to-end AP/P2P processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, issue resolution and financial controls.
• Experience in Shared Services, Finance Hub or centralized finance environments.
• Experience analyzing KPIs and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• ERP proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay processes for South America.
• Act as a subject matter expert for AP/P2P topics and guide complex cases.
• Lead resolution of supplier, invoice and payment issues with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure SOX compliance, financial controls and established procedures.
• Analyze AP KPIs, identify deviations and opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Drive SLA and service delivery performance for countries served by the Hub.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Tax and business stakeholders to improve end-to-end processes.
• Support audits and compliance reviews with accurate information.
• Standardize AP/P2P processes across countries and operations.
• Lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives and coach junior analysts.

Skills

English Proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Coaching

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Execute and oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay processes supporting operations across South America.
• Act as a subject matter expert for AP/P2P topics, providing technical guidance and supporting the resolution of complex cases.
• Lead the resolution of complex supplier, invoice and payment-related issues, coordinating with the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, financial controls, policies and established procedures.
• Analyze AP performance and KPIs, identifying deviations, root causes and opportunities to improve process efficiency.
• Drive SLA and service delivery performance, ensuring consistent service to the countries and operations supported by the Hub.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Treasury, Tax and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews, ensuring accurate and timely information.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify AP/P2P processes across different countries and operations.
• Lead and participate in automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the adoption of standardized processes, tools and best practices throughout the Americas Finance Hub.
• Coach junior analysts and support knowledge transfer across the team.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to understand local requirements while promoting scalable and standardized Finance processes.

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Execute and oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay processes supporting operations across South America.
• Act as a subject matter expert for AP/P2P topics, providing technical guidance and supporting the resolution of complex cases.
• Lead the resolution of complex supplier, invoice and payment-related issues, coordinating with the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, financial controls, policies and established procedures.
• Analyze AP performance and KPIs, identifying deviations, root causes and opportunities to improve process efficiency.
• Drive SLA and service delivery performance, ensuring consistent service to the countries and operations supported by the Hub.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Treasury, Tax and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews, ensuring accurate and timely information.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify AP/P2P processes across different countries and operations.
• Lead and participate in automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the adoption of standardized processes, tools and best practices throughout the Americas Finance Hub.
• Coach junior analysts and support knowledge transfer across the team.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to understand local requirements while promoting scalable and standardized Finance processes.

What makes you great

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) or related Finance processes.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end AP/P2P processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, issue resolution and financial controls.
• Experience working in Shared Services, Finance Hub or centralized Finance environments.
• Experience analyzing KPIs and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Experience working with ERP systems at an advanced level; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is highly valued.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills.
• English B2–C1, with the ability to communicate effectively with international teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex supplier and process-related situations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across different countries and cultures.
• Customer and service-oriented mindset while maintaining strong process governance and financial controls.
• Ability to coach colleagues and share technical knowledge within the team.

What you can expect working with us

• Develop your expertise within a regional Procure-to-Pay environment.
• Work with stakeholders across South America and the Americas.
• Gain exposure to Procurement, Treasury, Tax and other Finance functions.
• Participate in the transformation and standardization of financial processes.
• Contribute to automation, digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop experience in Finance governance, controls, KPIs and service delivery.
• Build a career within an international and multicultural organization.
• Receive benefits above those required by law and opportunities for professional development.