Accounts Payable Team Leader

LEAD WITH PRECISION, DRIVE AP EXCELLENCE!

As an Accounts Payable Supervisor, you'll play a key leadership role within our Finance team, overseeing the global Accounts Payable (AP) function and ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient processing of invoices and payments. You'll lead the team in meeting service level agreements (SLAs), following established processes, and delivering high-quality financial support across the organization.

Beyond day-to-day AP operations, you'll help strengthen our processes, systems, and people. From leading the AP month-end close and supporting reconciliations to managing team performance, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how our global finance operations perform.

HERE'S HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Oversee Global Accounts Payable Operations:

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and within established SLAs.
• Monitor compliance with AP procedures, internal guidelines, and service standards.

Lead Month-End Close and Reconciliations

• Lead the AP sub-ledger month-end close process and ensure AP-related accounting activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the reconciliation of the AP control account and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.

Lead and Develop the AP Team

• Manage team performance, workload, and deliverables while providing coaching, guidance, and feedback.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, productivity, service excellence, and continuous development.

Manage AP Systems and Process Documentation

• Oversee AP-related requests through ticketing systems and ERP platforms, ensuring tasks are tracked, prioritized, and resolved within required timelines.
• Create, update, and maintain AP process documentation, internal guidelines, and work instructions to support consistency and compliance.

Drive Process Improvement and Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve AP workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure AP operations comply with internal policies, applicable regulations, and established financial controls while providing performance updates and analysis to management.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of end-to-end Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to manage workloads, motivate teams, and drive performance.
• Experience in Accounts Payable process migration and implementation.
• Working knowledge of accounting or ERP systems and experience handling high-volume transaction processing.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Experience working with multinational entities is an advantage.
• A proactive and service-oriented mindset, with enthusiasm for process improvement and delivering excellent internal service.

ABOUT GUS EDUCATION PH: YOUR VISIONARY PARTNER

Now in our 7th year of operations, GUS Education PH is proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified for three consecutive years. We believe people can soar when they're guided with purpose and uplifted with care.

When you join us, you become part of a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to the success of our global operations.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• HMO coverage for you and up to 2 dependents, plus Life Insurance
• Training Programs & Learning Opportunities
• 30 PTOs and Leave Conversion
• Parental & Maternity Benefits
• Transportation, Internet, Clothing, Laundry & Rice Allowances

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional ready to lead a team, strengthen global finance operations, and drive meaningful process improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

Join GUS Education PH and help us build finance operations that move people and organizations forward.

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Please note that all applications are routed through our Applicant Tracking System and are reviewed by our recruitment team. Due to the volume of applications we receive, processing times may vary, but every application is carefully considered.