Front Line Manager - F&A - AP 4B

1401 Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact is seeking a Front Line Manager - F&A - AP to lead an AP team responsible for vendor master maintenance, PO management, invoice processing and issue resolution. You will conduct interviews, onboard new joiners, and drive a high-performance culture with clear KPIs.

In this hybrid role based in South Africa, you will partner with sourcing and finance teams, mentor staff, and push migrations and process improvements with manager support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in accounting, commerce, economics or finance.AAccounting and AP process knowledge required.
• Experience in SAP ECC and related finance tools.AHigh level data literacy and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in English and strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex AP team handling vendor master, PO, invoice processing and issue resolution.
• Conduct interviews and onboard new joiners to the team.
• Build an inspiring team environment with open communication.
• Set team priorities, behaviors and deliverables with KPIs.
• Supervise performance and report on metrics regularly.
• Provide feedback and development plans to team members.
• Develop relationships with sourcing and business finance partners.
• Act as primary contact for country/regional controllers and buyers.
• Drive migrations, process stabilizations and improvements with PM support.
• Collaborate to ensure accurate reconciliations and timely payments.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts Payable Process

Banking Capital Markets

Business Analysis

Business Process Management (BPM)

Conflict Resolutions

Cora APFlow

Data Literacy

Generative AI

Invoice Payments

Lease Accounting

People Leadership

Procurement

Procurement Operations

SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC)

SAP Overview

Stakeholder Management

Storytelling

Torch (Browser)

Vendor Management

English (Proficiency)

Education

Bachelors - Accounting

Bachelors - Commerce

Bachelors - Economics

Bachelors - Finance

Masters - Finance

Tools

Cora APFlow

SAP ECC

Torch (Browser)

Job description

Front Line Manager - F&A - AP

Ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact?
At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory , our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large-scale models or agentic AI , our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges.

If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment.

Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises.
Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn , YouTube , X , and Facebook .

Job Description
Lead a AP team running various activities related to vendor master maintenance, PO management, procurement issue resolution and/or invoice processing, invoice issue and hold resolution, AP related reconciliation.

Conduct interviews, integrate new joiners to the team.

Build an effective team by creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.

Establish team priorities, behaviors and deliverables.

Supervise and monitor team performance and report on metrics.

Provide regular feedback and performance evaluation to the team members.

Set clear expectations and KPIs towards team members.

Support the team members with development plans and career mentoring.

Develop good working relationships and structured operating rhythms with sourcing and business finance partners.

Act as primary point of contact for country/regional business controllers, sourcing partners and buyers for complex issues.

Drive migrations, process stabilizations and improvements with manager/PM support.

Qualifications
Bachelors - Accounting, Bachelors - Commerce, Bachelors - Economics, Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Finance

Certifications
Accounts Payable Certification - F-TecF-Tec

Required Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable Process, Banking Capital Markets, Business Analysis, Business Process Management (BPM), Conflict Resolutions, Cora APFlow, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Invoice Payments, Lease Accounting, People Leadership, Procurement, Procurement Operations, SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC), SAP Overview, Stakeholder Management, Storytelling, Torch (Browser), Vendor Management

Language
English

Language Proficiency -
Proficient - C2

Job Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job End Date
2027-12-30

Master Skill List -
F&A - AP

Remote Type -
Hybrid

Work Shift -
Standard (South Africa)

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter.
• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter.
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and world-class learning opportunities to stay ahead.
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day.
• Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress.

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.
Let’s build tomorrow together.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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