Accounts Payable Team Lead

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Accounts Payable Team Lead APAC- Your future position?

The individual would be leading the Accounts Payable (AP) team to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, adherence to internal controls and compliance standards, and effective support of business operations across assigned markets.

Core Responsibilities :

• Supervise day-to-day AP operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and reconciliations.
• Ensure processes comply with company policies, tax, and internal control requirements (e.g., SOP, audit standards).
• Monitor KPIs and service levels, proactively manage backlogs, and drive process improvements.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to team members to support their development.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and Business) to resolve issues efficiently.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and payment proposals for accuracy and compliance.
• Support transition activities, automation initiatives, and other continuous improvement or project work.

Your professional profile includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or related finance operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience in a shared service or multinational environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, 3-way matching, and invoice-to-pay cycles.
• Proficiency in SAP (or other ERP systems e.g Esker) and good working knowledge of Excel and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with tax compliance, withholding, and payment cycle controls across multiple countries (where applicable).
• An analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong customer focus, cross-cultural collaboration skills, and proven problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching experience, with the ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet tight deadlines while driving continuous improvement.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Experience in digital finance tools or automation (OCR, RPA, etc.) will be beneficial.

What we offer: 

• Best-in-class benefits and competitive pay
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you
• Comprehensive healthcare plans

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.