AGM Accounts Payable

About the Role We are hiring a Head of Accounts to lead Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations within our Shared Services / Global Capability Centre (GCC). This is a strategic leadership role driving process transformation, scaling automation, and managing high-volume transactional delivery across global operations.Focus split: 80% Accounts Payable leadership, 20% General Ledger & financial reporting. Accounts Payable Leadership (80%) • Direct end-to-end global AP invoice processing, vendor master data, payments and queries. • Deliver against KPIs and SLAs for accuracy, aging and processing volumes. • Lead digital transformation OCR, ERP upgrades, workflows and RPA. • Partner with Treasury on cash flow, discount capture and payment-run strategy. • Manage open advances, GRN and payables; own controls, internal audit and global compliance. • Act as escalation point for major global vendors and complex reconciliations.Financial Oversight & Governance (20%) • Oversee sub-ledger closes, accruals and reconciliations for clean cut-offs. • Align the GCC team with onshore finance directors and global procurement. • Hire, mentor and develop a high-performing team of AP managers, leads and specialists.Technical & Soft Skills • Advanced ERP proficiency SAP and Xpedeon. • Hands-on automation implementation (OCR / RPA / workflow). • Strong Six Sigma, Lean or Agile methodology grounding. • Exceptional English for cross-border stakeholder management.Mandatory Requirements • Chartered Accountant (CA) cleared all levels in first attempt. • Experience exclusively within Construction, Manufacturing, EPC or Automobile sectors (candidates from IT, service-sector or advisory/consulting backgrounds will not be considered). • Proven P2P / AP leadership in a Shared Services / GCC environment.