Payments Team Lead - Procurement (APAC)

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Job Title: Payments Team Lead

Department: Procurement

Your Role;

·       Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of payment processing specialists.

·       Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, discuss challenges, and set goals.

·       Provide coaching and feedback to team members to drive performance and growth.

·       Assign tasks and prioritize daily operations based on business needs.

·       Oversee the processing of payments across multiple channels (Domestic and Foreign Wire, ACH,  etc.).

·       Ensure that payment transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, with a focus on meeting SLAs and performance metrics.

·       Manage issues related to transaction disputes, chargebacks, and fraud investigations.

·       Collaborate with internal and external teams to address any potential risks or compliance issues.

·       Identify and implement improvements to payment workflows and systems to enhance efficiency.

·       Work closely with IT or technology teams to resolve system-related issues impacting payment processing.

·       Collaborate with other teams such as Invoice Processing, Accounting Controls and Analysis, Bank Processing and Treasury Team to resolve payment-related issues.

·       Work with vendors, banks, and third-party processors to maintain and improve payment processing capabilities.

·       Coordinate and complete month-end closing tasks related to payments and reconciliations.

·       Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and external audit requests related to payment transactions and controls.

·       Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to payment accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

·       Drive team performance by aligning day-to-day operations with KPI targets.

·       Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payment processing.

·       Ensure team adherence to documented processes and promote continuous improvement.

Who You Are;

·       You have at least 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with a minimum of 3 years in a team lead or supervisory role.

·       You have a solid understanding of end-to-end AP and payment processes, including month-end close activities.

·       You are detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in solving operational issues.

·       You are comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., banks, vendors).

·       You are highly organized and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·       Experience in SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.

·       Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills are essential.

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