Assistant Manager – Procure to Pay (Accounts Payable)

Assistant Manager – Procure to Pay (Accounts Payable)

Avensys is a reputed global IT professional services company, and our service spectrum includes enterprise solution consulting, business intelligence, business process automation and managed services. And we service a client base across banking and financial services, insurance, information technology, healthcare, retail, and supply chain.

We are currently looking for Assistant Manager – Procure to Pay (Accounts Payable). This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skill set, achieve job satisfaction, and work-life balance. More details as below.

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Assistant Manager – Procure to Pay (PTP) to lead and manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations across multiple geographies. This role involves overseeing Vendor Master, Invoice Processing, Payments, Employee Claims, Vendor & Employee Query Management, and Month-End Close activities.

The ideal candidate will bring 7–9 years of strong PTP experience, proven people leadership skills, deep process knowledge, and hands-on exposure to SAP / S/4HANA–based environments. This is a pivotal role requiring close collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders while ensuring delivery excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Operations Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 12–14 AP analysts based across India and Kuala Lumpur, ensuring high performance and engagement.

• Allocate work effectively, monitor daily operations, and ensure timely and accurate end-to-end AP processing in line with contractual SLAs and KPIs.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching, and drive productivity improvements.

• Ensure operational continuity, risk mitigation, and adherence to standardized processes.

2. Accounts Payable Operations - APAC region ( multiple coutries)

• Oversee invoice processing (PO and Non-PO), ensuring compliance with policies, approval workflows, and internal controls.

• Manage payment runs, urgent/exception payments, vendor reconciliations, and critical escalations.

• Ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and vendor/employee queries.

• Oversee Employee Claims processing (e.g., Concur) with accuracy, timeliness, and audit compliance.

3. Process Expertise & Financial Controls

• Perform and review GR/IR reconciliations, clearing activities, and follow-ups with procurement and business teams.

• Support month-end and year-end P2P close, ensuring completeness and accuracy of AP balances.

• Ensure compliance with audit requirements, SOX controls, and internal financial governance standards.

• Actively identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

4. Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage SAP / S/4HANA for AP operations, reporting, and root cause analysis.

• Prepare and present AP performance dashboards and MIS to senior management and clients.

• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and rework drivers; support process standardization and automation initiatives.

• Actively contribute to transformation initiatives, including digitization and workflow optimization.

5. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders on AP-related matters.

• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and Vendor Management teams to resolve issues and improve upstream/downstream processes.

• Act as an escalation point for critical vendor or business concerns and ensure timely resolution with clear communication.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.

• 7–9 years of experience in Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay operations.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Team Lead / Supervisory / Assistant Manager role.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of:

o Invoice processing (PO & Non-PO)

o Payments and reconciliations

o GR/IR accounting

o Month-end P2P close

• Proven experience working in client-facing or outsourced service delivery environments is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of SAP or S/4HANA (mandatory/preferred).

• Experience with Concur and advanced MS Excel / MS Office tools.

• Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Mandarin language proficiency is an added advantage.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

You will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression.

To submit your application, please apply online or email your UPDATED CV in Microsoft Word format to [Confidential Information] Your interest will be treated with strict confidentiality.

CONSULTANT DETAILS

Consultant Name: LAVANYA M S

Reg No: 201201037177

Avensys Consulting Sdn Bhd