EMEA Payments Team Lead – AP & Procurement

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor in the Philippines to lead a dedicated team, ensuring end-to-end AP processes, accurate payments, and SLA adherence. You will coach staff, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with ERP functions to optimize performance.

You will manage month-end activities, drive improvements, and ensure compliant reporting while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in Accounts Payable end-to-end processes.
• Experience with GRIR/Vendor accounts and AP reconciliation.
• Strong reporting and analytics for data-driven decisions.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Ariba or other ERP systems.
• Experience with Payments Processing and Bank Reconciliation.
• Experience using TRAX or similar payment tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports assigned to Accounts Payable tasks to ensure efficiency and meet SLA.
• Execute Payment Run according to the schedule.
• Monitor and communicate failed payments as soon as possible.
• Plan and prepare daily operational activities and priorities, contingency plans and work schedules of the Team.
• Manage and resolve escalated customer complaints or queries within the turn-around time.
• Monthly review of KPI reports and take corrective actions to meet KPIs.
• Oversee AP Month-end activities and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Coach and mentor associates for growth and development.
• Coordinate training requirements and maintain training materials for new hires.
• Manage behavioral issues and drive process improvements.
• Provide operational visibility to management and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to address issues.
• Drive SOPs, policies and work instructions and ensure compliance.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelors/College Degree in Accountancy

Finance

Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

TRAX

Job description

Merck Group seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor in the Philippines to lead a dedicated team, ensuring end-to-end AP processes, accurate payments, and SLA adherence. You will coach staff, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with ERP functions to optimize performance.

You will manage month-end activities, drive improvements, and ensure compliant reporting while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners.