Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to own and continuously modernize the end-to-end Accounts Payable cycle within a multi-entity logistics operation.The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled vendor payments while driving automation and system-led efficiency across Oracle Fusion, OTM, Ertikaz, and Shipsy, with accountability for AP’s impact on the broader accounting cycle and balance sheet.Key ResponsibilitiesAP Operations & ControlManage the full AP cycle, including invoice receipt, 3-way matching (PO–GRN–Invoice), approval workflows, and payment runs.Oversee vendor master data integrity, payment terms compliance, and aging analysis.Ensure GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) is reconciled and cleared on a defined cadence.Own month-end AP close, including accruals, cut-off testing, and sub-ledger-to-GL tie-outs.Contribute to cash flow forecasting and regular review of AP aging.Balance Sheet & Accounting CyclePartner with the Financial Controller on AP-related balance sheet accounts, including accruals, provisions, vendor-related prepayments, and intercompany payables.Ensure AP transactions correctly flow into IFRS-compliant reporting, including relevant IFRS 16 implications.Support statutory and internal audits with clean, audit-ready AP schedules.Systems, Automation & Digital TransformationAct as the finance-side super user/process owner for the Oracle Fusion AP module, including configuration input, workflow design, and issue escalation with IT.Manage integration points between OTM, Ertikaz, Shipsy, and the finance stack to ensure accurate cost flows into AP and GL.Lead or contribute to automation initiatives, including OCR/invoice capture, e-invoicing/ZATCA Phase 2 compliance, and workflow bots.Identify system gaps and manual workarounds and formalize required processes into SOPs.Governance & SOPsDraft and maintain AP-related SOPs and control matrices covering approval hierarchies, segregation of duties, and exception handling.Enforce procurement-to-pay policy compliance and coordinate with Procurement, Operations, and HR on vendor onboarding controls.Team & Stakeholder ManagementSupervise AP team members/clerks and review and approve payment batches.Liaise with vendors, operations, and cross-functional teams to resolve disputes and aging escalations.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CMA, CPA, or ACCA preferred.6–10 years of progressive AP/finance experience, including a minimum of 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain is strongly preferred.Hands-on Oracle Fusion Cloud experience is mandatory.Exposure to Ertikaz, OTM, Shipsy, or comparable logistics/customs systems is highly preferred.Demonstrated involvement in system implementation, ERP migration, or finance digital transformation projects.Strong IFRS knowledge, particularly around accruals and provisions.Familiarity with ZATCA e-invoicing requirements.