AP Manager APAC/India

• Manages and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the invoice processing, oversight of the month-end close process for APAC and India

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and management of the team including driving talent performance management and development planning and execution; develop team to provide excellent customer service

• Be a key contributor to the development of the overall Account Payables strategy/roadmap and operational plan including participating in current process improvement initiatives taking ownership of workstream(s) and deliverables

• Develop and ensure achievement of KPIs including accuracy, completeness and timeliness of daily invoice and payment processing activities; validate that aging invoices are identified, reconciled, and resolved in a timely manner

• Provide support in activities that drive the cash flow budgeting and forecasting process (monthly, quarterly, and annually)

• Implement effective communication standards and ensure proactive engagement with purchasing leaders

• Responsible for ensuring documentation and execution of policies, procedures, and controls related to accounts payable

• Conducts quality control audits and evaluates work standards to ensure standards and conformity

• Lead automation initiatives and ERP/system enhancements.

• Drive and implement improvement of current systems or tools, initiate automation project for AP related functions to enhance overall team efficiency