Accounts Payable Team Lead

Q2 HR Solutions; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 589,000 - 706,000; Full time

Job summary

Q2 HR Solutions in Metro Manila is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to lead the AP team, focusing on local AP, stakeholder support, and process improvement.

The role requires experience in Philippine AP practices, coaching and guiding a team in a fast-paced finance operation, and resolving supplier issues while ensuring accurate reconciliations.

You will manage workloads, support the AP Manager with reports, audits, and system improvements, and drive accuracy and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Experience in local Accounts Payable is required.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes.
• People management or leadership experience is required.
• Knowledge of Philippine accounting practices, local regulations, and basic accounting principles.
• Experience using finance systems with SOPs, process guides, or process documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• BPO or Shared Services experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced finance operations environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations and meet KPIs.
• Coach and support team members to maintain productivity.
• Handle complex AP concerns, including invoices and supplier queries.
• Serve as primary contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers on AP issues.
• Support AP Manager with reports, audits, system improvements.
• Oversee AP administrative tasks like inbox management, remittance requests, OCR processing.
• Help create SOPs, process guides, and process maps.
• Identify gaps and propose improvements to speed and accuracy.
• Escalate issues when necessary to prevent operational impact.

Skills

AP leadership

stakeholder management

process improvement

team coaching

invoice processing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Salary: Up to ₱58,000 per month

Department: Finance / Accounts Payable

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Team Leader to support the daily operations of the Finance team, with a strong focus on local Accounts Payable, team leadership, stakeholder support, and process improvement.

This role is ideal for an experienced AP professional who understands Philippine Accounts Payable practices, has exposure to accounting principles, and is ready to lead, coach, and support a team in a fast-paced finance operations environment.

The successful candidate will help manage AP workloads, resolve complex invoice and supplier-related concerns, support account reconciliations, and ensure that processes are followed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations and help ensure team deliverables, KPIs, and service expectations are met.
• Manage, coach, and support team members while promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Handle complex AP concerns, including invoice issues, supplier queries, account reconciliations, and escalations.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers, and team members for AP-related concerns.
• Support the Accounts Payable Manager with complex queries, reporting, audits, system improvements, and ad hoc activities.
• Oversee AP administrative activities such as inbox management, supplier communications, remittance requests, OCR processing, and documentation.
• Assist in creating and maintaining process guides, standard operating procedures, and process maps.
• Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions to improve accuracy, turnaround time, and overall team performance.
• Ensure proper escalation of issues and proactively flag potential concerns before they impact operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in local Accounts Payable is required.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, supplier/vendor queries, reconciliations, and payment-related support.
• People management, team leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience is required.
• Knowledge of Philippine accounting practices, local accounting regulations, and basic accounting principles.
• Experience using finance systems and working with established workflows, SOPs, process guides, or process documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• BPO or Shared Services experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced finance operations environment is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling AP-related transactions and concerns.
• Good communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Strong prioritization and workload management skills.
• Proactive, accountable, and solutions-oriented.
• Able to guide, support, and motivate team members.
• Comfortable handling escalations and resolving complex AP issues.
• Open to process improvement and able to recommend ways to make workflows more efficient.
• Reliable, collaborative, and committed to delivering quality work.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to grow into a leadership role while working in a structured finance operations environment.

You will have the opportunity to lead AP activities, support team members, work with different stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements that help make finance operations more efficient and effective.

If you have solid local AP experience, enjoy leading people, and are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.