Our company is a leading provider of motion and control solutions. With a proud history in Australia and New Zealand's automotive and engineering industries, we have over 6,000 team members benefiting from almost a century of knowledge, experience, and passion.
We genuinely care for our people, which inspires innovation and drives us to pursue excellence.
The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for delivering consistent, efficient, and compliant accounts payable operations across all businesses in the region.
This role requires streamlining and optimizing accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with company policies, improving operational efficiency, and contributing to cost-saving initiatives.
The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing team, drive continuous process improvement, and ensure adherence to global policies and compliance standards.
The ideal candidate will be instrumental in leading finance shared services for APAC using common technology and business processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the accounts payable function across the APAC region, ensuring high performance, staff development, and alignment with organizational objectives.
* Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to geographically dispersed teams to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
* Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and implement professional development plans.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all locations.
* Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes, including supplier onboarding, purchase order compliance, invoice capture, coding, approvals, payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Ensure consistency and standardization of accounts payable practices across multiple ERP systems and business units.
Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to reduce manual processing, increase accuracy, and improve turnaround times.
Maintain and enforce group finance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, strategic thinking, and communication abilities.
A collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams are essential.
This role offers opportunities for career growth and professional development within a dynamic organization.