Accounts Payable Senior Manager

Overview

Location: Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform. Our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

The role serves as a crucial liaison between the Head of AP, local FBS teams, and Projects. It ensures the implementation and operational enforcement of the new/current processes approved by the AP Head (in collaboration with senior management); provides risk management advice, taking into consideration local market nuances; and oversees UAT activities within his/her scope. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience throughout the entire Accounts Payable (AP) process.
• Preparation, presentation, tracking and counter-steering of KPIs/OKRs through data-driven dashboards for reporting.
• Responsible for UAT activities across APAC and EU regions, ensuring capacity planning and the seamless implementation of end-to-end AP workflows, while executing directives from the AP Head.
• Collaborating with local country stakeholders on AP processes including standardizing procedures; providing training considering local nuances, legal obligations and regulations. This position supports the transactional and operational aspects of AP after the Head has assessed and authorized any required modification.
• Regularly review and test the group operations to ensure adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Internal Controls and process taxonomy; recommend changes and ensure alignment with the AP Head prior to implementation.
• Execute MEC directives from the Head of AP, communicating and supporting these decisions across all local operations; monitor timely execution of the MEC process and assist local stakeholders with MEC inquiries.
• Execute comprehensive training programs for Service Delivery Teams and conduct training once designed and approved by the AP Head.
• Act as interim substitute for Senior Managers during extended leave or transitions to different teams, and provide guidance or support to Senior Managers across all markets.
• Provide guidance and support to Managers and Senior Managers during Audits and Monthly Business Review discussions with the business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting and Accounts Payable experience, with a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Experience as Accounts Payable SME, with stakeholder management exposure, and experience leading teams.
• Proven experience in service delivery or a related field.
• Preferably, but not required, experience with Travel & Expense, Masterdata, and Payment Processing (in addition to Accounts Payable).
• Direct experience within a multinational environment with a complex regional/country structure.
• Process-oriented with an understanding of financial and operational controls.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to foresee upstream and downstream impact.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP HANA and other invoicing/ticketing systems; this is an added advantage but not required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge language barriers; able to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English for effective communication with overseas stakeholders and vendors.
• Experience ensuring SOPs and internal controls are followed.
• Prepare, lead and anchor the MBR/QBR presentations to all markets, in close collaboration with the markets' operational leads.

What we offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast-growing, global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities.

foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group; the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Delivery Hero is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job location

Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Retail, Mobile Food Services, and Internet Marketplace Platforms

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