Accounts Payable Team Lead - Global Operations

White & Case LLP; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP in Manila seeks a Supervisor, Accounts Payable to lead the AP team and deliver high-quality financial processing across the Firm's global network.

You will mentor staff, enforce internal controls, coordinate with senior leadership, and drive process improvements while ensuring timely payments and accurate ledger postings.

This role reports to the Manager - Accounts Payable and Procurement and offers a dynamic, collaborative environment within a Global Operating Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance/Business.
• 1-3 years leading a team as a Supervisor or in a similar role.
• 5-7 years in accounts payable or a related financial role.
• Experience with Elite 3E is a plus.
• Legal industry background is advantageous.
• Experience working with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Project management skills.
• Experience in a BPO/Shared Services environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert for Accounts Payable processes.
• Promote global standard AP processes to staff and clients.
• Manage the AP Team to ensure timely processing.
• Lead recruitment and staff development activities in AP.
• Monitor team performance, coach, and provide feedback.
• Ensure AP transactions are approved and expensed correctly.
• Assist in internal controls development for AP function.
• Onboard process transitions to local offices and train staff.
• Drive process improvements and coordinate with other offices.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance/Business

Tools

Elite 3E

Job description

White & Case LLP in Manila seeks a Supervisor, Accounts Payable to lead the AP team and deliver high-quality financial processing across the Firm's global network.

You will mentor staff, enforce internal controls, coordinate with senior leadership, and drive process improvements while ensuring timely payments and accurate ledger postings.

This role reports to the Manager - Accounts Payable and Procurement and offers a dynamic, collaborative environment within a Global Operating Center.