Account Payable Manager

**_JOB SCOPE_**

**_ Role : Account Payable Manager_**

We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement, both in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being and staying authentic, honest, positive, and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant, tolerant, and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

**_ Responsibilities_**
- Invoice Processing: Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including the accurate and timely processing of invoices, matching purchase orders and receiving documentation, and verifying payment terms
- Vendor Management: Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and discrepancies, resolving payment issues, and negotiating favorable payment terms
- Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities for automation, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices to optimize efficiency
- Internal Controls: Implement and maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud, errors, and irregularities in the accounts payable process, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
- Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports and analyses related to accounts payable metrics, cash flow, aging reports, and vendor performance, presenting findings to senior management as needed
- Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless communication, accurate data sharing, and efficient invoice processing
- Month-end Close: Key person for month-end and year-end closing processes for accounts payable, reconciling accounts, preparing accruals, and providing accurate financial data to support reporting requirements
- Audit Support: Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits related to accounts payable, ensuring timely provision of documentation and accurate responses to auditor inquiries

**_ JOB REQUIREMENTS_**
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Proven experience (5+ years) in managing accounts payable processes
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounts payable best practices
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct in handling confidential financial information

**_ ABOUT THE CLIENT/BENEFITS_**

Alo Airalo is the worlds first eSIM store that helps people to connect in over 200+ countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry.

We are a traveltech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values and executes diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our team spreads across 40+ countries and six continents. What glues us together is our commitment to changing the way you connect.