The Accounts Payable Manager leads the overall AP function, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and other disbursements. This role is responsible for managing daily operations, strengthening internal controls, driving process improvements, and leading a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice validation, posting, and payment processing. Ensure payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines. Monitor aging reports, resolve outstanding items, and manage vendor inquiries and escalations. Lead, coach, and develop team members while managing workloads and performance metrics. Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Strengthen internal controls and support internal and external audit activities. Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Treasury) to ensure smooth operations. Prepare and analyze AP reports, KPIs, and dashboards to support decision-making. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. At least 5-7 years of Accounts Payable experience, with leadership exposure. Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and accounting principles. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday). Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools. Background in shared services, BPO, or multinational environments is an advantage. Proven experience in process improvement and automation initiatives. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.