Finance Manager - Accounts Payable

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager - Accounts Payables to lead and oversee the full AP function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations while driving process efficiency and automation. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice verification, expense processing, approvals, and payments - Oversee AP month-end closing, accruals, reconciliations, and prepaid expenses - Lead, coach, and develop the AP team and drive performance through clear KPIs - Manage vendor relationships, payment terms, disputes, and escalations - Ensure compliance with tax regulations, internal controls, corporate policies, and audit requirements - Drive process improvement, ERP optimization, AP automation, and digital transformation - Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency What We're Looking For: - Minimum 6 years of total experience - At least 4 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payables / financial operations - Minimum 2 years of GCC experience preferred - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field - Strong expertise in Accounts Payable and financial operations - Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage, or similar ERP/accounting systems - Knowledge of taxation and experience dealing with international suppliers/imports, preferably within FMCG - Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills - Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines