Overview
Manager, Account Payable (Foreign & Logistic)
The position oversees Accounts Payable functions for Foreign and Logistic Vendors, ensuring timely payments in compliance with the company’s policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards for entities supported by the centralized Accounts Payable Team. The role requires strong leadership to ensure the Accounts Payable Department operates efficiently — with invoices paid according to payment terms and disputes resolved promptly. It also acts as a business partner providing Accounts Payable–related financial support to other departments, particularly Procurement and Supply Chain, to collectively achieve company objectives. The role supports the Shared Service Center Transformation Initiative, including scoping and design, building and testing, implementation, and continuous optimization.
Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and motivate the team to ensure payment documents and records are accurate, complete, compliant with company policies, and paid within due dates.
- Ensure vendor reconciliations (including inter-company accounts) are completed promptly during monthly and quarterly closings; collaborate with relevant departments to resolve disputed items.
- Serve as a liaison between internal departments / divisions (e.g., GTP, SCM, PPC, GHR, GIA, GQ) and external parties such as vendors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies (e.g., banks, auditors, customs, and the Ministry of Finance).
- Oversee monthly account closing activities, ensuring accruals and reversals of liabilities are properly justified and posted accurately; coordinate with GTP to ensure price claim provisions are updated on time.
- Ensure internal and external reporting requirements are met accurately and on schedule.
- Oversee accurate and timely reporting of General Ledger accounts for trade and non-trade creditors, including inter-company and other payable-related accounts.
- Play an active role in digitalization initiatives and the establishment of the Shared Service Center, leading the team through implementation and change management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, IT, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Finance and Accounting functions, preferably within the automotive industry.Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment.Hardworking, responsible, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills.Experience in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an advantage.Application questions
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