Senior Accounts Payable

Demand AI · India

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Global Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee the accounts payable function across multiple international entities (15+ countries). This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payables while standardizing processes, strengthening controls, and driving operational excellence across a global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Global AP Operations

• Lead end-to-end accounts payable operations across 15+ countries.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments across multiple currencies and banking systems.
• Manage global payment cycles, including wires, ACH, SEPA, and other regional payment methods.
• Oversee AP aging and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.

Global Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements across jurisdictions (e.g., VAT/GST, withholding taxes, invoice requirements).
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls aligned with company policies and audit standards.
• Support internal and external audits across multiple regions.
• Ensure proper documentation, audit trails, and record retention.

Process Standardization & Transformation

• Drive standardization of AP processes across regions while accommodating local requirements.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and process improvements.
• Lead AP transformation initiatives, including system implementations and workflow optimization.
• Develop and enforce global AP policies and procedures.

Vendor Management

• Oversee global vendor management processes, including onboarding, master data integrity, and compliance checks.
• Build strong vendor relationships and ensure consistent communication standards globally.
• Resolve escalated vendor issues and payment disputes.

Financial Reporting & Insights

• Prepare global AP reporting, including aging, accrual support, and cash flow forecasting.
• Provide insights into payables trends and working capital optimization.
• Partner with Treasury and FP&A teams to improve cash management strategies.

Systems & Technology

• Manage and optimize ERP and AP automation tools (e.g., Xero, NetSuite, Coupa, Zoho, etc.).
• Ensure consistency of system usage across regions.
• Support system upgrades, integrations, and data governance initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Proven experience managing global AP operations across multiple countries.
• Experience in multinational or shared services environments strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of global AP practices, including multi-currency and cross-border transactions.
• Knowledge of international tax considerations (VAT, GST, withholding taxes, etc.).
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with AP automation and invoice processing tools.

Leadership & Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills across distributed teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Process improvement mindset with a focus on scalability and efficiency.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience leading AP in a shared services or centralized global model.
• Exposure to US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience with process transformation or system implementations.
• Processing the vendor invoices in Xero for global regions.
• Processing the payments for vendors.
• Reconciliation of bank statement with GL in system
• Booking journal entries after month end close.
• Identifying the accounting codes for the invoices.
• Communication with the teams regarding any queries.
• Auditing the receipts of employee expense claims and processing the payments.
• Single point of contact for all Invoice related queries.
• Responsible for maintaining daily logs of tasks completed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a global finance function.
• Exposure to international operations and senior leadership.
• Career growth in a dynamic, global organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.