Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Global Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee the accounts payable function across multiple international entities (15+ countries). This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payables while standardizing processes, strengthening controls, and driving operational excellence across a global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Global AP Operations

- Lead end-to-end accounts payable operations across 15+ countries.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments across multiple currencies and banking systems.
- Manage global payment cycles, including wires, ACH, SEPA, and other regional payment methods.
- Oversee AP aging and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.

Global Compliance & Controls

- Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements across jurisdictions (e.g., VAT/GST, withholding taxes, invoice requirements).
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls aligned with company policies and audit standards.
- Support internal and external audits across multiple regions.
- Ensure proper documentation, audit trails, and record retention.

Process Standardization & Transformation

- Drive standardization of AP processes across regions while accommodating local requirements.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities and process improvements.
- Lead AP transformation initiatives, including system implementations and workflow optimization.
- Develop and enforce global AP policies and procedures.

Vendor Management

- Oversee global vendor management processes, including onboarding,



master data integrity, and compliance checks.
- Build strong vendor relationships and ensure consistent communication standards globally.
- Resolve escalated vendor issues and payment disputes.

Financial Reporting & Insights

- Prepare global AP reporting, including aging, accrual support, and cash flow forecasting.
- Provide insights into payables trends and working capital optimization.
- Partner with Treasury and FP&A; teams to improve cash management strategies.

Systems & Technology

- Manage and optimize ERP and AP automation tools (e.g., Xero, NetSuite, Coupa, Zoho, etc.).
- Ensure consistency of system usage across regions.
- Support system upgrades, integrations, and data governance initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 8 years of experience in accounts payable.
- Proven experience managing global AP operations across multiple countries.
- Experience in multinational or shared services environments strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise

- Strong understanding of global AP practices, including multi-currency and cross-border transactions.
- Knowledge of international tax considerations (VAT, GST, withholding taxes, etc.).




- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with AP automation and invoice processing tools.

Leadership & Core Competencies

- Strong leadership and people management skills across distributed teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Process improvement mindset with a focus on scalability and efficiency.
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Attributes

- Experience leading AP in a shared services or centralized global model.
- Exposure to US GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Experience with process transformation or system implementations.
- Processing the vendor invoices in Xero for global regions.
- Processing the payments for vendors.
- Reconciliation of bank statement with GL in system
- Booking journal entries after month end close.
- Identifying the accounting codes for the invoices.
- Communication with the teams regarding any queries.
- Auditing the receipts of employee expense claims and processing the payments.
- Single point of contact for all Invoice related queries.
- Responsible for maintaining daily logs of tasks completed.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Chance to lead and shape a global finance function.
- Exposure to international operations and senior leadership.
- Career growth in a dynamic, global organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

📌 Senior Accounts Payable (Bengaluru)
🏢 Demand AI
📍 Bengaluru