Assistant Manager Accounts Payable

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervising and leading AP team.

• Overseeing daily operations and ensuring the efficient functioning of the AP department.

• Reviewing and approving invoices, expense report and payment request.

• Resolving escalated issues, discrepancies with vendors, internal stakeholders or team members.

• Handling vendor relationships, negotiations and dispute resolutions.

• Monitoring payment schedules and ensuring timely payment processing.

• Developing and implementing AP policies, procedures and controls to maintain accuracy and compliance.

• Providing training and guidance to AP team members on processes systems and best practices.

• Analyzing AP data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings and risk mitigations.

• Assisting with audits and compliance reviews related to AP functions.

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize procurement processes, invoice management and payment cycles.

• Preparing daily/weekly AP forecasts and support month-end/year-end closing and reporting.

• Leading AP system testing includes UAT coordination, process validation and issues resolution.

• Any other assignment or functions relating to AP that may be assigned by supervisor.