AP Payments Lead

Michael Page; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an AP leader for a hybrid role based in BGC, Manila. You will own end-to-end AP operations, lead a team of AP professionals, oversee payment runs, resolve exceptions, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires 5+ years in AP, 4+ years in team leadership, and strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across our client's healthcare, life sciences, and tech sectors, contributing to governance and month-end closing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years end-to-end Accounts Payable operations experience.
• 4+ years of team lead or supervisory experience in finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Experience with payment processing, payment clearing activities, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
• Experience using payment platforms, banking tools, or electronic payment systems is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Background in a shared services, BPO, or multinational environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Accounts Payable professionals to meet targets.
• Oversee payment run execution per established schedules.
• Monitor payment exceptions and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Manage daily operational planning, workload prioritisation, and staffing.
• Handle escalated stakeholder queries and ensure timely responses.
• Review performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee month-end AP activities and reporting.
• Coach and develop team members through performance discussions.
• Drive process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain SOPs, policies, and work instructions for governance.

Skills

Leadership

AP processes

Invoice processing

Payments

Reconciliations

Reporting

Bank reconciliations

Payment processing

ERP SAP

ERP Oracle

Electronic payments

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Team leadership

Shared services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Take on a leadership role with end-to-end ownership of AP payments operations.
• Hybrid and Midshift opportunity with office in BGC.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global organisation operating within the healthcare, life sciences, and advanced technology sectors.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise Accounts Payable professionals to ensure operational efficiency and service delivery targets are achieved.
• Oversee payment run execution in accordance with established schedules and controls.
• Monitor payment exceptions and coordinate timely resolution and communication of failed transactions.
• Manage daily operational planning, workload prioritisation, resource allocation, and contingency coverage.
• Handle escalated stakeholder queries and ensure issues are resolved within agreed turnaround times.
• Review team performance metrics and implement corrective actions to maintain service level and KPI compliance.
• Oversee month-end Accounts Payable activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular performance discussions and training initiatives.
• Support employee engagement and manage team-related behavioural and performance concerns where required.
• Drive process improvement projects and enhance operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and improve service delivery.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures, policies, and work instructions to support compliance and governance requirements.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience across end-to-end Accounts Payable operations.
• At least 4 years of Team Lead or supervisory experience within a finance operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Experience with payment processing, payment clearing activities, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
• Experience using payment platforms, banking tools, or electronic payment systems is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Background in a shared services, business process outsourcing, or multinational environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical finance operations function.
• Involvement in transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities within a global environment.