Accounts Payable Manager - AU Shift - Remote

Remote & AU shift
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled processing of payments across the company's businesses. You will lead a remote AP Officer, manage key payment processes, support month-end and audit requirements, and drive improvements across systems, processes and controls. Someone who could also do the end-to-end of AP processes and has the mindset of change and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, and reconciliations.
Lead, support and develop the AP team, including day-to-day management of a remote AP Officer based in the Philippines.
Oversee supplier master data maintenance and ensure compliance with internal controls.
Manage employee expense management and credit card expense processing.
Manage monthly broker trail, upfront and lawyers payments.
Ensure timely and accurate posting of invoices and execution of pay runs.
Manage daily ad-hoc payment requests related to valuations, ensuring these priority payments are processed promptly.
Support month-end close activities, including AP accruals and related journal entries.
Prepare AP schedules and support documentation for year-end and interim audits.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Monitor AP aging and cash flow requirements to support business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in financial services or lending.
Prior experience leading or supervising a team member, including remote/offshore staff, is highly regarded.
Proven expertise in invoice posting, pay runs, supplier data management, employee expense handling, and credit card expense reconciliation.
Strong understanding of AP best practices and compliance requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
Proven experience implementing process improvements and system enhancements.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a high-growth environment.
Proficiency in MYOB Advanced (Acumatica) and ProSpend or similar ERP and expense management systems.
Key Skills and Attributes
Positive, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Passion for Accounts Payable and continuous improvement.

Work arrangement
Yes