AP Senior Lead (6mos Fixed Term)

P&A Grant Thornton; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A Grant Thornton in Manila is seeking a P2P Tower Lead to oversee and optimize our global procure-to-pay processes, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time. As Global Process Owner, you will ensure efficient invoice processing, timely payments, and strong financial controls, while driving continuous improvement with ERP platforms like Oracle or SAP.

You will collaborate with treasury and stakeholders across functions to monitor performance against SLAs, resolve issues, and document

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in P2P tower (or AP) within global processes.
• Finance or related degree required; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Run the global P2P function and ensure timely, accurate invoice processing.
• Ensure vendor payments are timely and well-controlled.
• Collaborate with Group Treasury to align cash forecasts and payment cycles.
• Drive continuous improvement and leverage technology to increase efficiency.
• Document processes and controls; monitor performance against SLAs.
• Support internal audits with required documentation.

Skills

P2P processes

Global processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

Finance degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

As the P2P Tower Lead in our Global Finance Service Centre, you will play an important role in overseeing and managing the P2P processes and supporting the business to ensure vendors are paid on time in full.

As the P2P Global Process Owner, you will ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of invoice processing and vendor payments, and that query resolution is in line with SLA, while ensuring P2P financial controls are in place and evidenced.

Your expertise in P2P processes and commitment to process improvement will contribute to the success of our finance function.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Core responsibilities

• Accountable for the running of the global P2P function
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing in line with SLA and effective query resolution
• Responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and well-controlled vendor payments
• Collaborate with Group Treasury to ensure cash flow forecasts are up to date and accurate, and that payment cycles align with forecasts
• Drive continuous improvement within P2P processes, implementing best practices and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency
• Document global processes, including controls, and establish and maintain performance monitoring against benchmarks and targets
• Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), including performance reporting and oversight of remediation through root cause analysis when performance does not meet targets
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, internal customers, and vendors to ensure effective communication and service delivery

Ad hoc responsibilities

• Maintain continuous professional development and stay up to date on internal, legislative, and industry best practices
• Support internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentation
• Undertake additional duties consistent with the level and grading of the role

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational / Occupational Experience

• 7+ years of experience in P2P tower (or AP function), with exposure to global processes
• Higher education qualifications or equivalent within Finance or a related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an advantage

Skills

• Expertise in P2P processes within a global organisation
• Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly Oracle or SAP
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve supplier and payment-related issues