Global Accounts Payable Manager

Sri Lanka·Colombomid

Finance & AccountingAccounts Payable Manager

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Responsibilities Oversee the full vendor invoice process — processing, coding, approvals, and keeping vendor records up to date per company policy. Support vendor onboarding,

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Finance & AccountingAccounts Payable Manager

Responsibilities

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→Oversee the full vendor invoice process — processing, coding, approvals, and keeping vendor records up to date per company policy.
→Support vendor onboarding, including tax documentation, payment setup, and entity onboarding via platforms like Tipalti.
→Prepare and run weekly global payment cycles (ACH, wire, check, card), ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
→Resolve vendor billing and payment issues, acting as the escalation point for complex cases.
→Keep vendor contracts, service agreements, and related documentation accurate and up to date.
→Review employee expenses and corporate card transactions for accuracy, compliance, and correct coding.
→Support month-end close — accruals, vendor spend analysis, revaluations, and reporting.
→Assist with U.S. tax reporting (1099, 1042) and support internal/external audits.
→Lead and mentor the AP team — manage workloads, set performance targets, and support team development.
→Drive process improvements through automation, ERP upgrades, OCR, and workflow optimization to cut manual work.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
4–7 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including direct team leadership.
Proven experience managing high-volume AP operations across multiple entities.
Strong understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle, three-way matching, GL coding, and AP controls.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and customer service skills.

Experience with Sage Intacct or a similar ERP/accounting system.
Hands-on experience with Tipalti, Coupa, or similar P2P/AP platforms.
Experience setting up AP processes, automation initiatives, or vendor onboarding playbooks.