AP Team Lead - (Mandarin Speaker)

• Oversee daily Accounts Payable (AP) operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor transactions.

• Manage the AP closing process efficiently, maintaining a clean subledger by addressing aging items through structured action plans.
• Track and evaluate KPIs with the team, ensuring service quality, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders (Procurement, Local Users, Local Finance) to enhance performance and adopt best practices.
• Lead issue resolution and escalation for AP-related operational matters.
• Define clear team objectives, manage performance, and drive efficiency through structured processes and sound judgment.
• Enhance team capabilities through training and development to meet current and future business demands.
• Ensure compliance with local business requirements, financial controls, and governance standards (SOX, Financial Controls Framework, Audit).
• Champion continuous improvement and global standardization/simplification of AP processes.

• 5+ years of Finance & Accounting experience, including at least 2 years leading transactional accounting teams in a results-driven environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent; professional certification (ACCA/CPA/MIA) preferred.
• Proven track record in process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Strong grasp of AP processes and fundamental accounting principles.
• Familiarity with SAP, Coupa, Kofax, or Celonis is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with service providers to implement necessary changes and resolve issues effectively.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to drive change and achieve business benefits.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones and cultures in a global setting.

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