AP Team Lead

Contour Software; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Medical coverage – self & dependents

Provident Fund

Employee performance-based bonuses

Home internet subsidy

Conveyance allowance

Life insurance

Company-provided meals

Job summary

Contour Software in Karachi is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to manage the AP function within a high-performance finance team. You will oversee daily invoice processing, lead a team of AP professionals, and ensure timely payments and accurate reporting.

You will drive process improvements, collaborate with other finance functions, and support month-end close while upholding internal controls and compliance. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, with at least 4-5 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of AP processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics F&O, SAP, Oracle, Xero, Sage etc) and AP management tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive supplier interactions professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
• Ability to drive change and process improvement initiatives.
• Desirable: Excel proficiency, Dynamics F&O, international AP and multi-currency experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, Motivate and support the AP team to ensure efficient and accurate invoicing and always striving for operational excellence
• Set clear weekly and monthly objectives for the team and monitor performance against targets
• Partner closely with the various finance functions to ensure that processes are aligned
• Deliver AP reports for senior management, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Play an active role in the month-end close process, ensuring the AP ledger is closed accurately and on time.
• Champion and drive continuous improvements: identifying ways to streamline workflows, leverage systems, and increase accuracy and productivity.
• Process and post supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Processing vendor payments on bank portals
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies and payment status
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external audit requirements.

Skills

Leadership

AP processes

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Change management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics F&O

SAP

Oracle

Xero

Sage

Job description

Job Description:

About Contour

Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Transactional Manager and working as part of the Finance team, the Accounts Payable (AP) Team Lead will be responsible for the delivery of accounting information within a high-performance culture. The AP Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and adhering to all Payables cycles and deadlines. This role will lead a team of AP Transactional Accountants, drive process improvements, manage business relationships, and support the wider finance function in achieving cash flow and working capital targets.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a multi-faceted role where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to:

• Supervise, Motivate and support the AP team to ensure efficient and accurate invoicing and always striving for operational excellence

• Set clear weekly and monthly objectives for the team and monitor performance against targets

• Partner closely with the various finance functions to ensure that processes are aligned

• Deliver AP reports for senior management, highlighting key risks and opportunities.

• Play an active role in the month-end close process, ensuring the AP ledger is closed accurately and on time.

• Champion and drive continuous improvements: identifying ways to streamline workflows, leverage systems, and increase accuracy and productivity.

• Process and post supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner

• Processing vendor payments on bank portals

• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies and payment status

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external audit requirements.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, with at least 4-5 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity

• Strong understanding of AP processes

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics F&O, SAP, Oracle, Xero, Sage etc) and AP management tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive supplier interactions professionally.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.

• Ability to drive change and process improvement initiatives.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel

• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics F&O software would be an advantage

• Experience with international AP processes and multi-currency transactions is an advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Must be a team player

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Resilient under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.

Exciting Benefits we offer:

• Market-leading Salary
• Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
• Parents Medical Coverage
• Provident Fund
• Employee Performance-based bonuses
• Home Internet Subsidy
• Conveyance Allowance
• Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
• Life Benefit
• Child Care Facility
• Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
• Professional Development Budget
• Recreational area for in-house games
• Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Leave Encashment

Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.

In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.

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