Accounts Payable Lead (BPO)

Private Advertiser; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Cebu City seeks an experienced Accounts Payable leader to oversee AP operations, process improvements, and team development. You will manage invoice processing, payments, vendor data, and standardize controls across regions.

The role requires 6–10 years in AP with 2–3 years in people leadership, strong ERP/SAP skills, and the ability to collaborate in a multicultural, global environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable operations with 6–10 years and 2–3 years of people management.
• Strong experience with Vendor Master Data Management (VMD).
• Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems, reporting, and root-cause analysis for process improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership in a multicultural and global environment.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Operations: manage invoice processing, payment prep, vendor inquiries, and vendor master data.
• Performance & SLA Management: track productivity, quality, and SLA via dashboards and metrics.
• Governance & Stakeholder Management: participate in governance meetings, resolve issues, collaborate with regional/global teams.
• Audit & Compliance: ensure AP activities comply with policies, tax, and audit standards.
• Team Leadership: mentor AP team, assist recruitment/training, oversee workload distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP/SAP systems

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Operations: Manage the complete AP process, including invoice processing, payment preparation, vendor inquiries, and maintaining vendor master data.

• Performance & SLA Management: Track daily productivity, quality, and SLA performance through dashboards, reports, and key metrics.

• Governance & Stakeholder Management: Participate in client governance meetings, resolve complex payment issues, and collaborate with regional and global teams.

• Audit & Compliance: Ensure AP activities comply with company policies, tax requirements, and internal and external audit standards.

• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor AP team members, assist with recruitment and training, and oversee daily task assignments and workload distribution.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 6 to 10 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations | Minimum 2 to 3 years of people management experience

• Strong experience in Vendor Master Data Management (VMD)

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems, performance reporting, and root-cause analysis for process improvement.

• Soft Skills: Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and global environment.