Head of Accounts Payable Transformation (Remote)

Michael Page; Singapore; Remote; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working environment

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Head of Accounts Payable to architect a global AP function, driving transformation across markets, and delivering scalable processes in a fast‑growing e-commerce environment.

Reporting to senior finance leaders, you will own payments operations, controls and end‑to‑end Procure-to-Pay initiatives, partnering with technology and business stakeholders to deliver measurable efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay or Finance Operations environments.
• Proven experience managing high-volume AP functions within multinational, e-commerce, marketplace, retail, technology or shared services environments.
• Demonstrated track record leading automation, process optimisation or finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, payment operations and AP controls.
• Experience supporting cross-border operations and multiple legal entities.
• Knowledge of indirect tax, GST/VAT and international supplier structures.
• Advanced ERP experience, ideally NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Able to operate independently within a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of the Accounts Payable function across multiple markets.
• Design, implement and enhance scalable AP processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce manual processing and increase accuracy.
• Manage complex supplier ecosystems and high transaction volumes while maintaining service excellence.
• Oversee payment operations, reconciliations and month-end AP activities.
• Partner with finance, technology and operational stakeholders to deliver process enhancement projects.
• Provide strategic recommendations on future-state AP operating models whilst remaining hands-on with execution.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Procure-to-Pay

Automation

Stakeholder Management

Cross-border Operations

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

ERP Systems

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Opportunity to architect and transform a global AP function from the ground up.
• Drive automation and process excellence in a fast-scaling business.

• Opportunity to architect and transform a global AP function from the ground up.
• Drive automation and process excellence in a fast-scaling business.

About Our Client

Our client is a high-growth international e-commerce business operating across multiple markets and supporting a large global supplier network. Backed by strong commercial momentum and a technology-driven operating model, the organisation continues to invest heavily in process improvement, automation and scalable finance infrastructure to support future growth.

Job Description

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the Accounts Payable function.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of the Accounts Payable function across multiple markets.
• Design, implement and enhance scalable AP processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce manual processing and increase accuracy.
• Manage complex supplier ecosystems and high transaction volumes while maintaining service excellence.
• Oversee payment operations, reconciliations and month-end AP activities.
• Partner with finance, technology and operational stakeholders to deliver process enhancement projects.
• Provide strategic recommendations on future-state AP operating models whilst remaining hands-on with execution.

The Successful Applicant

• 10+ years of experience within Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay or Finance Operations environments.
• Proven experience managing high-volume AP functions within multinational, e-commerce, marketplace, retail, technology or shared services environments.
• Demonstrated track record leading automation, process optimisation or finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, payment operations and AP controls.
• Experience supporting cross-border operations and multiple legal entities.
• Knowledge of indirect tax, GST/VAT and international supplier structures.
• Advanced ERP experience, ideally NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Able to operate independently within a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to build and shape a best-in-class Accounts Payable function.
• Significant ownership and autonomy to drive transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to complex global operations and international stakeholders.
• Strong emphasis on automation, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Remote working environment.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7122309