Job Summary:The Senior Specialist – Accounts Payable supports the daily operations of the Procure-to-Pay process, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, payments, and account reconciliations in compliance with company policies. This role reviews the work of junior specialists, handles vendor inquiries, supports audits, prepares reports, and assists in process improvements and special projects. The role also includes team supervision and mentoring responsibilities.Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable OperationsReview and process service invoices, employee expense reports, and voucher registersEnsure timely and accurate payment processing within the scheduled timelineReview payment batches and coordinate with local finance for funding approvalsMaintain and ensure updates to Delegation of Authority (DOA)Monitor AP Aging Reports and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departmentsPrepare and review monthly accruals with correct account codingServe as a liaison with ERP system support for AP and payment processesInvestigate and resolve AP-related discrepancies in the cashbookEnsure service level agreements and performance metrics are consistently metHandle supplier inquiries and provide audit support when required Accounts Reconciliation & ReportingReview and reconcile supplier statements and AP accountsIdentify, resolve, and document discrepancies; propose correcting entriesAnalyze AP account balances and prepare account reportsGenerate and send monthly balance confirmations to partner entitiesSupport monthly declarations and reporting requirements (e.g. CARS data submissions) Administrative & Project SupportCompile data for monthly Balance Scorecard (BSC) reportingTrack and update man-hours for process billing and attendance systemsSupport system or process implementation projects, including UAT and documentationParticipate in continuous process improvements and documentation updates People Management & DevelopmentSupervise Accounts Payable Specialists, including task assignments and daily oversightCoach and mentor junior staff and participate in performance evaluationsAddress team conflicts and promote recognition of good performanceAssist in hiring, onboarding, and training of new team membersPrincipal Relationships:Internal:Team Lead/Supervisor, AP Specialists, Procurement Team, Local Finance TeamsExternal:Vendors/Suppliers, Consultants, AuditorsQualifications: Must Have:Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalentMinimum of 4 years of experience in Accounts Payable or General AccountingHands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g. MFG Pro, Oracle)Advanced MS Excel and Google Workspace skillsStrong analytical thinking and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams Preferred:CPA or background in business-related coursesExperience in a Shared Services or BPO environmentAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExperience working in multicultural and international teams