Account Payable Manager

• Responsible for seamless processing of number of AP processes including:
• Supplier invoices
• Leader account and payment
• Bank and cash management
• Ensure all external suppliers (including offshore and intercompany) are paid in a timely and accurate manner
• Make sure that Invoices, Receipts and all documents are compliant with the local regulations of the entity serviced
• Ensure all related balance sheet reconciliations completed and reviewed monthly in the relevant timelines and any issues raised with the relevant parties
• Review vendor reconciliations and ensure any issues are raised
• To identify and support the implementation of best practice activities and amendments to existing workflows
• Use automation and systems to replace existing manual processes
• Take initiative in improving the different Account Payables processes across the region
• Assist the General Accounting team in the COS Accrual Process
• Effectively manage all external supplier communications relating to payments/invoices
• Ensure all responses to both internal and external customers is completed in a timely manner
• Ensure all completed and signed off month end procedures are communicated to relevant brands in timely manner
• Provide clear task and behavioural expectations for all team members and ensure they are clear on deliverables
• Empower team members to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks
• Monitor productivity and efficiency of the different teams

• Graduate in Accounting or similar professional qualification
• +5 years of experience in a Finance role
• +2 years of experience in a similar role
• Highly competent in Process and Systems knowledge
• Well-developed computer skills in MS Office environment
• Outstanding level in Spoken & Written English
• A commitment to internal & external customer satisfaction
• Strong time management skills and proven ability to deliver on objectives within a given timeframe
• Outstanding eye for detail and passion for data integrity
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task across a range of projects and areas of the business
• Demonstrated or strong potential to develop 7 Essential Superpowers of an Intrepid Group Manager: Be a master communicator; provide feedback and coaching; empower and collaborate; provide clarity to your team; take ownership and be accountable; champion a strong team culture; be adaptable and flexible.

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