Payments Team Lead

Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor in Makati, Philippines. The role leads a team, ensures accurate electronic payments, and maintains strong vendor relations to resolve billing issues.

Responsibilities include month-end close support, SOP updates, and cross-functional collaboration with S2P partners to optimize end-to-end processes and meet SLAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in AP, preferably in shared services, with 1–2 years supervising AP staff.
• Experience in process mapping, identifying gaps, and implementing improvements.
• Knowledgeable in AP processes and compliance.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office; bank platforms a plus.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of Accounts Payable clerks, offering training and support as needed.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of electronic payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Foster relationships with vendors and suppliers, addressing billing discrepancies or payment issues.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts payable - payments.
• Identify opportunities to enhance and standardize processes within accounts payable - payments operations.
• Ensure SOPs and process flows are updated in a timely manner.
• Coordinate requests from internal and external auditors.
• Work with business partners to ensure needs are met.
• Collaborate with S2P teams to improve end-to-end processes.
• Meet and exceed SLAs.

Skills

Supervise team

Accounts Payable

Vendor relations

Process improvements

Auditing support

SOPs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

• Supervise and guide a team of Accounts Payable clerks, offering training and support as needed.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of electronic payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Foster relationships with vendors and suppliers, quickly addressing any billing discrepancies or payment issues.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions to verify their accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts payable - payments
• Identify opportunities to enhance and standardize processes within accounts payable - payments operations.
• Ensure SOP’s and process flows are updated in a timely manner.
• Coordinate requests from internal and external auditors.
• Work with business partners to ensure needs are met
• Work with all members of the S2P organization such as purchasing, vendor master data and supply chain to improve end to end processes.
• Responsible to meet and exceed SLA’s

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years' work experience in AP, preferably in a shared services environment, and at least 1-2 years of experience supervising a team of Accounts Payable staff.
• Experience in process mapping, identifying process gaps, and initiating and implementing process improvements.
• Knowledgeable in AP processes and compliance.
• Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word).
• Proficiency in bank platforms is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.