Manager Accounts Payable (AP)

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function supporting our global Finance operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep full-cycle AP expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, and strong hands-on experience with ZIP and Net.

Suite. You will own the end-to-end payables process, ensuring strong controls, SOX compliance, accurate and timely payments, and effective vendor relationships, while leading month-end close, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving process improvement and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage the AP team, including assigning work, setting priorities, conducting performance reviews, and training team members on processes, systems, and compliance requirements. Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including timely invoice processing, invoice validation, 3-way matching (purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices), 2-way matching (invoices, purchase orders), posting, and payment proposals, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.

Review and verify invoices for accuracy, tax compliance (sales tax, WHT/TDS, GST/VAT), and appropriate approvals; review and approve payment runs and journal entries prepared by the team. Oversee vendor master data maintenance and approve changes; reconcile vendor statements, research outstanding balances, and resolve vendor queries and escalated discrepancies with Procurement, Receiving, Operations, and external vendors.

Manage employee expense claims and corporate credit card transactions and reconciliations. Monitor AP aging, cash flow requirements, and payment schedules in coordination with Treasury, and optimise use of early-payment discounts. Establish, document, and enforce AP policies, procedures, and internal controls; ensure compliance with company policies and SOX regulations, prepare 1099 forms at year-end, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits.

Lead AP month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including accruals and monthly balance sheet reconciliations for global entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Prepare and present AP metrics and reports to senior Finance leadership, and escalate key risks and issues. Drive process improvement, streamlining, and automation of AP and expense reimbursement processes within Net.

Suite and related AP tools, and lead ad hoc projects.

Required Skills

& Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce or Finance (B.Com, M.Com, MBA Finance, or equivalent). 12+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, including at least 4 years of leading and developing a team. Proven ability to manage high invoice volumes with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Understanding of raw materials inventory, PO matching, and standard costing is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of AP processes, US GAAP, internal controls, and industry best practices. Hands-on experience with Net. Suite, Zip, Flo. Qast, and other AP automation tools is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills and advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.