Accounts Payable Lead

A leading organisation in Jakarta is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to guide and nurture their Procure to Pay (P2P) operations. This pivotal role offers you the chance to be a subject matter expert, overseeing end-to-end AP processes while coaching a dedicated team to deliver exceptional results. You will play a key part in ensuring robust controls, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Payable Lead you will be entrusted with guiding all aspects of Procure to Pay operations from invoice processing through to payment execution. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include reviewing complex transactions for compliance with internal controls and external regulations while supporting your team’s professional development through mentoring and regular feedback. You will work closely with colleagues across procurement, finance, treasury, tax, and global functions—ensuring seamless communication between departments. By identifying areas for process improvement or automation you will help streamline workflows while maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy. Your ability to track key performance indicators will enable you to make informed decisions that enhance efficiency. Success in this role means not only delivering reliable AP services but also nurturing a collaborative environment where your team can thrive.

• Provide operational guidance for daily accounts payable activities by allocating workloads efficiently, removing obstacles for the team, and maintaining consistent service levels across multiple time zones.
• Oversee the processing of both purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoices by ensuring three-way matching (PO/GR/Invoice), handling exceptions effectively, applying correct coding, and securing approvals in line with Delegations of Authority policies.
• Review payment runs thoroughly to ensure timely and accurate disbursements while maintaining strong cash management practices.
• Assess employee expense claims for adherence to company policy, tax regulations, and documentation requirements; support the corporate card programme as needed.
• Assist with month-end close procedures by preparing intercompany project reports and supporting accurate financial reporting.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Project Finance/Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Global Finance by providing timely updates, insights, and effective issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement using Lean methodologies or automation tools; maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures (SOPs) and desktop procedures while monitoring control gaps.
• Lead the Jakarta AP team by setting clear objectives, offering regular coaching sessions, conducting performance check-ins/reviews, and facilitating knowledge transfer within the group.
• Track key AP metrics such as on-time payment rates, invoice cycle times, days payable outstanding (DPO), and exception rates; use data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

What you bring:

To excel as an Accounts Payable Lead you will bring proven experience managing complex accounts payable functions within large organisations—ideally those operating on a multinational scale. Your background includes significant exposure to P2P processes where you have demonstrated meticulous attention to detail alongside advanced analytical capabilities. You are comfortable navigating ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle while leveraging automation tools to improve efficiency. Your interpersonal strengths shine when collaborating with diverse teams across geographies; fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia enables you to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. You are known for your reliability in meeting deadlines during month-end close cycles as well as your commitment to upholding robust internal controls. Above all your supportive approach fosters trust within your team—empowering others through coaching knowledge sharing and constructive feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required for this position as it forms the foundation of your technical expertise.
• A minimum of 5–7 years’ progressive experience in accounts payable is essential—including at least 1–2 years spent leading or mentoring team members within a shared services or multinational environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Procure to Pay processes is necessary along with hands-on experience managing invoice-to-pay controls and supporting month-end close activities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is expected; familiarity with AP/tax automation tools as well as advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (including lookups, pivots and reconciliations) are highly valued.
• Solid grasp of internal controls frameworks (SOX/ICFR mindset), segregation of duties principles and audit readiness is important; awareness of IFRS/US GAAP considerations relating to accounts payable is advantageous.
• Comfort working collaboratively with global finance teams across different time zones is vital; excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia are required for effective stakeholder engagement.
• High attention to detail combined with strong problem-solving abilities ensures accuracy in all aspects of accounts payable operations; ownership mentality supports accountability within the team.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills allow you to build positive relationships across departments while resolving issues efficiently.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounts payable career within a collaborative environment that values your expertise apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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