Assistant General Manager Accounts

Position Overview

The Head of Accounts will lead procure-to-pay (P2P) operations within our Shared Services / Global Capability Centre (GCC). This role requires a strategic leader to drive process transformation scale automation and manage high-volume transactional delivery. The ideal candidate will optimize service levels manage complex vendor relationships and maintain strict global compliance frameworks.

Role: Head of Accounts

Allocation:80% Accounts Payable Management 20% General Ledger & Financial Reporting

Core Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Leadership (80% Focus)

• Strategic Oversight: Direct end-to-end global AP processes including invoice processing vendor master data management payments and queries.
• GCC Delivery: Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for accuracy aging and processing volumes.
• Digital Transformation: Lead automation initiatives using OCR technology ERP upgrades workflows and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Working Capital Strategy: Partner with Treasury to optimize cash flow discount capture and payment run schedules.
• Open Item Management:Monitor track and review on periodic basis open advances GRN Payables.
• Control & Compliance: Maintain robust controls internal audit standards and global compliance regulations.
• Vendor Management: Act as the escalation point for major global vendors and resolve complex reconciliation issues.

Financial Oversight & Governance (20% Focus)

• Period Closes: Oversee sub-ledger closures accruals and reconciliations to ensure clean accounting cut-offs.
• Stakeholder Relations: Manage alignment between the GCC team onshore finance directors and global procurement departments.
• Team Leadership: Hire mentor and develop a high-performing team of AP managers team leads and specialists.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Systems: Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP and Xpedeon.
• Automation Tools: Hands-on experience implementing of automation.
• Methodologies: Strong knowledge of Six Sigma Lean principles or Agile project management methods.
• Communication: Exceptional English communication skills for managing cross-border stakeholder relationships

Required Experience:

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