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
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field preferred; CPA or advanced degree a plus
• The role will require overlap working with PST hours.