AP Team Lead (EMEA)

An organisation is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead for the EMEA region, based in Petaling Jaya, with a hybrid working arrangement for added flexibility. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated team, drive process standardisation, and enhance efficiency in accounts payable operations. The company offers a supportive environment focused on learning and development, providing opportunities to grow your skills. If you’re passionate about mentoring talent, improving financial processes, and contributing to a collaborative workplace, this role could be a great fit for you. * Hybrid Working Arrangement: Enjoy flexible work opportunities that promote productivity and support work-life balance. * Learning and Development Focus: Thrive in a conducive environment with ongoing training and knowledge-sharing initiatives for continuous growth. * Supportive Leadership and Inclusive Culture: Collaborate effectively, nurture your team, and make meaningful contributions to organisational success.

What you'll do:

As the Accounts Payable Team Lead for EMEA, you will oversee accounts payable operations, manage a dedicated team, resolve invoice issues, and drive process improvements. Your role includes ensuring data accuracy, collaborating on payment terms, maintaining compliance, and supporting month-end closing activities. By coaching and developing your team, you’ll foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Standardisation & Efficiency: Implement best practices across the EMEA region to standardise processes and eliminate duplication in accounts payable.
• Team Supervision: Guide and support the accounts payable team to resolve open items and problematic invoices effectively.
• Talent Development: Coach, train, and develop team members to enhance competencies, ensure high performance, and foster professional growth.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for invoice processing and define action plans to meet targets and maintain excellence.
• Data Accuracy: Regularly review vendor and bank master data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and up-to-date records.
• Payment Terms Management: Collaborate with business unit controllers to discuss payment terms, securing approvals for deviations from standard terms.
• Vendor Master Data Integrity: Work with the Vendor Master Data team to review active/inactive vendors and maintain accurate records.
• Invoice Processing: Ensure timely and accurate processing of PO and non-PO invoices, including proper account coding of expenses.
• Process Streamlining: Partner with business unit controllers to reduce non-PO invoices and optimise payment request workflows.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understand payment methods and country-specific requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all payment portals.

What you bring:

To excel as an Accounts Payable Team Lead EMEA, you bring proven experience in accounting or finance, supported by relevant qualifications and fluency in English for effective communication across multicultural teams. Your interpersonal skills foster collaboration, while attention to detail and critical thinking enable you to manage complex invoice scenarios. With shared services experience and flexibility to adapt to regional needs, you ensure timely task completion and strict compliance during payment authorisations. Dependable and driven, you are well-equipped to nurture team talent and deliver operational excellence.

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, with professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or MIA.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken and written English for effective communication across diverse EMEA teams.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trustful relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Attention to Detail: Efficient multi-tasking with a focus on accuracy in invoice processing and financial reporting.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to address complex situations and propose thoughtful solutions.
• Shared Services Experience: Prior experience in a shared services centre (SSC) is an added advantage.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work EMEA shift hours (1pm - 10pm) to support regional operations.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to coordinate payment requests and reconcile intercompany balances with cross-functional teams.
• Dependability: Reliable in meeting deadlines for month-end closings and audit processes.
• Compliance Awareness: Sensitivity to company policies ensures adherence during payment authorisations.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation offers a flexible hybrid working model, prioritises inclusivity, and fosters collaboration through supportive leadership. Employees benefit from development programmes, training, and knowledge-sharing systems that drive professional growth. With a focus on nurturing talent, the company provides opportunities for advancement in a workplace that values teamwork and individual success.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey as an Accounts Payable Team Lead EMEA within a supportive environment that values collaboration and growth, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C