Manager Account Payable

GroupM is the world’s largest media investment company and is part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for an Account Payable Lead to join us. At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us. As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for the comprehensive and complex Accounts Payable Management process for the business units managed within the company. You will maintain financial control to ensure accurate and timely payments to our media vendors, accounts payable related reporting, provide accounts payable analysis, and manage complex accounts processes.

Reporting of the role

This role will be reporting to the Finance Director.

In this role, your key responsibilities and goals will be:

In three months:

• Ensure vendor SOA checking and follow up and discuss with the Finance Director for the payment schedule.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to our media vendors.
• Ensure payment advices related to the payments made are sent to vendors in a timely basis.
• Lead accounts payable monthly closing and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Respond to vendor queries in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly accounts payable reconciliation between accounts payable payments processed and bank transfers.

In six months:

On top of what has been done in three months, the AP Manager will be responsible for:

• Ensure AP is posted in a timely manner after invoices are received and supported by required documentation.
• Maintain vendor management relationships with no complaints from vendors regarding unresponsive replies to their queries.
• Manage complex payment schedules and substantial payment values for various media vendors and payment processing.
• Manage weekly and monthly media payment schedules to ensure NWC target achievement.
• Liase with internal and external audits as well as SOX audits.

In 12 months:

On top of what has been done in six months, the AP Manager will be responsible for:

• Leverage team productivity and efficiency.
• Provide quarterly media payments forecast.
• Ensure invoices are posted in AP in a timely manner.
• Maintain good vendor management and communication to ensure payments are made and avoid risk of account suspension due to late payments.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in leading an accounts payable department with substantial IDR value and complex vendor management.
• Must have experience dealing with internal and external financial audits. Experience in handling SOX audits related to accounts payable organization will be an advantage.
• High integrity, good leadership skills, as well as interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Approachable, excellent in communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Independent and highly motivated.
• Meticulous and passionate about compliance.

More about GroupM

GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients lets us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent the space, support, and tools to innovate and grow. Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com.

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About Indonesia

With a population of 260 million, Indonesia is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic markets in the world. With an increase in consumer disposable income, Indonesia is now firmly on the radar for multi-national companies seeking to invest in emerging markets. While the Indonesian media landscape is still dominated by terrestrial TV with 65% of all advertising spend, digital media is now poised to go through a period of exponential growth. There are around 170 million internet users in Indonesia and more than 70% of them are accessing the web via mobile. The opportunity to transform a media landscape on such a scale is unprecedented in the APAC region. We're looking for creative and diligent people to join us on this exciting journey of transformation. We're ready to create impactful solutions for media challenges, shaping the next era of media with our diverse and passionate team. GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.