International Accounts Payable Manager
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We are seeking a transformational International Accounts Payable Manager to modernise our International AP operations — evolving from a transactional function into an automated, data-driven capability that partners closely with Domestic AP leadership to deliver a seamless global experience. This role also serves as senior business owner and relationship manager for our outsourced Procure-to-Pay (P2P) service provider, representing P2P leadership and driving governance, performance, and continuous improvement. A highly visible role in a fast-moving, high-growth environment demanding agility and operational excellence.
The impact you will have:
Lead international AP operations across regions, currencies, entities, and regulatory environments, ensuring accurate, timely, compliant processing
Develop and execute an International AP strategy with Domestic AP leadership, standardising processes while meeting local compliance needs
Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Strategic Sourcing on P2P, cash management, supplier experience, and M&A/expansion activities
Own the relationship with the outsourced P2P provider, setting governance frameworks (KPIs, SLAs, QBRs, escalations) and holding them accountable for performance and quality
Lead vendor governance routines — reviews, risk mitigation, capacity planning, roadmap alignment — while driving automation and cost efficiency with the provider
Ensure outsourced operations maintain strong controls, audit readiness, and data integrity
Partner cross-functionally (Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, HR, Technology) to reimagine AP through automation, AI, and process redesign
Drive transformation initiatives that cut manual effort, improve cycle times, and strengthen controls, championing continuous improvement
Use data and analytics (Databricks platform) to surface trends, risks, and opportunities
Maintain strong controls, SOX compliance, and policy adherence, including international tax, VAT/GST, and withholding rules; own e-invoice regulation strategy
Track KPI/SLA performance (cycle time, accuracy, aging, exceptions, satisfaction) and lead escalation management
Lead and develop the International AP team, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and strong change management
What we look for:
12+ years of progressive AP/Finance Operations leadership experience, including significant international AP oversight
A Chartered Accountant degree is mandatory
Proven experience managing outsourced AP/P2P service providers in complex operating environments, with a strong vendor governance and accountability track record
Proven experience leading large-scale AP transformation, automation, and shared services initiatives
Strong understanding of international AP operations, compliance requirements, and multi-entity environments; experience in fast-paced, high-growth organisations
Demonstrated success implementing AP technologies, ERP platforms, OCR/invoice automation, and AI-enabled solutions
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead organisational change across cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred; CPA or advanced degree a plus
The role will require overlap working with PST hours.