Source To Pay Lead

Main accountabilities:

Strategic Leadership and P2P / S2P Governance

• Owns the end-to-end P2P and S2P operating model, spanning requisition-to-PO, goods/service receipt, invoice processing, vendor payment, and employee T&E reimbursement

• Defines the operating strategy, target operating model, and multi-year roadmap in alignment with Client and Accenture leadership objectives

• Chairs governance forums and operational reviews; presents performance, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders

• Leads capacity planning, demand and headcount strategy, and the business case for resourcing and investments

• Directs and develops AP Managers and Team Leads, and holds them accountable for results Accounts Payable and Invoice Processing Oversight

• Oversees PO-backed and non-PO invoice processing, including invoice capture, coding, 2-way/3-way match, exception and block resolution, and approval workflows

• Ensures accurate and on-time vendor payments and payment runs, vendor statement reconciliation, early-payment discount capture, and avoidance of late-payment penalties

• Governs vendor master data integrity, duplicate-payment prevention, and AP sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliation

• Ensures accurate accruals and timely month-, quarter-, and year-end close deliverables, including correct tax treatment (e.g., VAT and withholding)

• Oversees resolution of complex vendor disputes and escalations in partnership with Procurement, Sourcing, and Vendor Management Time and Expense (T&E) Oversight

• Owns T&E operations, including expense report audit, policy compliance, corporate card and travel booking reconciliation, and reimbursement processing

• Governs T&E policy interpretation, exception handling, and misuse or fraud detection in partnership with Finance, HR, and Travel stakeholders

• Monitors reimbursement cycle times, audit rates, and out-of-policy spend trends, and recommends policy and process improvements Service Levels and Performance Metrics

• Ensures service levels and KPIs (e.g., invoice cycle time, first-pass match rate, on-time payment, touchless rate, backlog and ageing, expense reimbursement turnaround) are met or exceeded

• Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly performance, and provides executive reporting with insights and improvement recommendations

• Serves as the executive point of escalation for service level, cost, and delivery concerns Controls, Quality and Compliance

• Ensures adherence to internal controls, segregation of duties, SOX and audit requirements, and Client policies across P2P and S2P processes

• Partners with Quality, Audit, and Risk teams on error trend analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans

• Maintains audit readiness and oversees timely remediation of audit findings Process Improvement, Technology and Talent Leadership

• Sponsors automation, OCR/e-invoicing, workflow, and analytics initiatives to increase touchless processing and reduce cost per invoice

• Drives continuous improvement and transformation, benchmarking against industry best practices

• Builds a high-performance culture through succession planning, coaching, performance management (including Performance Improvement Plans), and recognition and incentive programs

Educational Qualifications

• · Accounting, Finance or Business Graduates; CPA, CMA, or MBA an advantage
• · With at least 12 to 15 years relevant experience in P2P / S2P, including Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, and Time and Expense
• · At least 8 to 10 years leadership experience, including managing managers and multi-team operations

Working Conditions

• · Moderate to no travel depending on project involvement
• · Cyclical work shift including work hours at night
• · Overtime and On-Call may be required
• · Client holidays are observed instead of Philippine or local holidays

Others

• Executive-level written and spoken English for Accenture and Client interaction
• Extensive accounting and operations background in AP, Invoice Processing, and T&E within P2P / S2P
• Commands credibility with the team and senior stakeholders through exceptional business knowledge, coaching, and leadership skills
• Able to build strong relationships and communicate easily with Accenture, Client, and third party staff at all levels, including senior leadership
• Accountability for outcomes, accuracy, and compliance across the entire P2P / S2P scope
• Ability to resolve critical and urgent matters and lead under pressure
• Ability to instill a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset across the organization
• Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
• Experience with ERP, P2P / S2P, and T&E systems, and with automation and analytics tools
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint) for executive reporting.

About Accenture

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