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Strong brand and metro location increase competition but seniority and niche SAP/VIM requirements limit candidate density.
AP and SSC skills are transferable across industries but leadership and SAP/VIM expertise require sector familiarity.
Explicit 15 years minimum and mandatory SAP/VIM experience enforce highly strict shortlisting.
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Lead and manage the Accounts Payable Shared Service Center (AP SSC) operations, ensuring timely and consistent delivery of AP activities aligned with global process owner (GPO) standards.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives to optimize cost and enhance service quality within AP processes, collaborating with global stakeholders and technology teams.
Oversee a large team (30+ members), including recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning for team leads and managers.
Minimum 15 years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance operations within global, cross-functional, multicultural environments.
Must have strong experience managing large teams (30+ members) in shared services or Global Capability Centers (GCC).
Mandatory skills and systems: SAP and VIM expertise, experience with automation tools (RPA) and system interfaces.
Educational qualifications: Master’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent plus professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA.
Experienced leader capable of independently managing AP departments and integrating strategy, operations, and continuous improvement initiatives globally.
Deep understanding of global accounting practices including payment operations, VAT, intercompany transactions, financial reporting, and compliance.
Strong collaborator comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders, driving change management, and leveraging automation (AI, RPA) to improve processes.