Key Responsibilities:

 Operational Leadership & Management:

1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the PTP team, including invoice processing, payment runs, expense report auditing, and supplier query management.

2. Ensure all PTP activities are performed accurately and within agreed-upon Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

3. Manage the monthly closing activities for the PTP cycle, ensuring all accruals and liabilities are accurately recorded.

4. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex internal and external (supplier) inquiries.

 Process Improvement & Standardization:

1. Continuously review, map, and re-engineer PTP processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve internal controls.

2. Champion the adoption of best practices and standardization across all regions and business units.

3. Lead and support PTP-related technology projects, including ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) enhancements and the implementation of automation tools (e.g., OCR, RPA).

 Team Leadership & Development:

1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of PTP specialists, team leads, and analysts.

2. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.

3. Manage team workload, conduct performance reviews, and identify training needs to build team capabilities.

 Compliance & Risk Management:

1. Ensure strict adherence to company policies, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements for the PTP function.

2. Manage the supplier master data governance process, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

3. Mitigate risks related to duplicate payments, fraud, and unauthorized expenditures.

 Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

1. Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Procurement, Brand team, Business Unit Finance, and external suppliers.

2. Prepare and present regular performance metrics and dashboards to senior management, highlighting trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.

3. Systems & Technology:

4. Act as the functional super-user for the PTP module within the company's SAP system.

5. Identify and drive system enhancements to improve user experience and process automation.

6. Process Documentation and Review

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

2. Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience within a finance function, with at least 3 years specifically in PTP/Accounts Payable team.

3. Proven experience working within a multinational Shared Service Center environment is preferred.

4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

5. Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as ERP systems, Excel, and data analytics tools. SAP is a must.