Accounts Payable Manager - AU Shift - Remote

Remote & AU shift

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled processing of payments across the company's businesses. You will lead a remote AP Officer, manage key payment processes, support month-end and audit requirements, and drive improvements across systems, processes and controls. Someone who could also do the end-to-end of AP processes and has the mindset of change and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, and reconciliations.
• Lead, support and develop the AP team, including day-to-day management of a remote AP Officer based in the Philippines.
• Oversee supplier master data maintenance and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage employee expense management and credit card expense processing.
• Manage monthly broker trail, upfront and lawyers payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of invoices and execution of pay runs.
• Manage daily ad-hoc payment requests related to valuations, ensuring these priority payments are processed promptly.
• Support month-end close activities, including AP accruals and related journal entries.
• Prepare AP schedules and support documentation for year-end and interim audits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Monitor AP aging and cash flow requirements to support business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in financial services or lending.
• Prior experience leading or supervising a team member, including remote/offshore staff, is highly regarded.
• Proven expertise in invoice posting, pay runs, supplier data management, employee expense handling, and credit card expense reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of AP best practices and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Proven experience implementing process improvements and system enhancements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a high-growth environment.
• Proficiency in MYOB Advanced (Acumatica) and ProSpend or similar ERP and expense management systems.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Positive, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for Accounts Payable and continuous improvement.