Accounts Payable Team Lead — Global Ops, Hybrid

Stagwell; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Stagwell is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead in the Philippines, based in Metro Manila. The role supervises the AP team, manages end-to-end AP processes, and drives process improvements to ensure timely payments and strong governance.

The candidate will collaborate with global process owners and support regional AP operations across markets. This position offers a hybrid setup (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) in Taguig/Ortigas, with a mid-shift schedule in the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay with at least 3 years in people leadership.
• End-to-end AP ownership: validation, coding, approvals, payments, reconciliations.
• Experience supporting multiple entities or APAC regions in a shared service/BPO.
• Strong internal controls, audit readiness, and governance.
• Experience with ERP/workflow implementations and process migrations.
• Advanced Excel and KPI reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication across cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the AP Team and leads Invoice Processing, AP Helpdesk, PO Admin, and Supplier Master Admin to ensure timely payments and issue resolution.
• Addresses vendor inquiries promptly and professionally to maintain client satisfaction.
• Provides strategic support to achieve operational efficiencies and contribute to decision-making.
• Prepares and reviews AP reports and ensures data accuracy and timeliness.
• Partners with process stakeholders to ensure productive and efficient workflows.
• Ensures audit-ready accounts payable processes in line with accounting standards.
• Drives improvements aligned with strategy, including system changes and documentation/training.
• Establishes performance goals for the AP team and provides regular feedback.
• Coaches and supports the AP team to maintain efficient workflow and policy adherence.

Skills

People leadership

Accounts Payable

AP workflows

ERP systems

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Maconomy

Microsoft Dynamics

Freshservice

Job description

Stagwell is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead in the Philippines, based in Metro Manila. The role supervises the AP team, manages end-to-end AP processes, and drives process improvements to ensure timely payments and strong governance.

The candidate will collaborate with global process owners and support regional AP operations across markets. This position offers a hybrid setup (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) in Taguig/Ortigas, with a mid-shift schedule in the future.