Assistant General Manager - Accounts

Position OverviewThe Head of Accounts will lead procure-to-pay (P2P) operations within our Shared Services / Global Capability Centre (GCC). This role requires a strategic leader to drive process transformation, scale automation, and manage high-volume transactional delivery. The ideal candidate will optimize service levels, manage complex vendor relationships, and maintain strict global compliance frameworks.Role: Head of AccountsAllocation:80% Accounts Payable Management, 20% General Ledger & Financial ReportingCore ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable Leadership (80% Focus)Strategic Oversight: Direct end-to-end global AP processes including invoice processing, vendor master data management, payments, and queries.GCC Delivery: Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for accuracy, aging, and processing volumes.Digital Transformation: Lead automation initiatives using OCR technology, ERP upgrades, workflows, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).Working Capital Strategy: Partner with Treasury to optimize cash flow, discount capture, and payment run schedules.Open Item Management:Monitor, track and review on periodic basis open advances, GRN, Payables.Control & Compliance: Maintain robust controls, internal audit standards, and global compliance regulations.Vendor Management: Act as the escalation point for major global vendors and resolve complex reconciliation issues.Financial Oversight & Governance (20% Focus)Period Closes: Oversee sub-ledger closures, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure clean accounting cut-offs.Stakeholder Relations: Manage alignment between the GCC team, onshore finance directors, and global procurement departments.Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of AP managers, team leads, and specialists.Technical & Soft SkillsSystems: Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP and Xpedeon.Automation Tools: Hands-on experience implementing of automation.Methodologies: Strong knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean principles, or Agile project management methods.Communication: Exceptional English communication skills for managing cross-border stakeholder relationships