Title:  Team Leader, Accounts Payable

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At DKSH, our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As the trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach in Asia and beyond, we are dedicated to driving growth across our Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.

Team Leader, Accounts Payable

Are you a detail-driven Accounts Payable leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, driving process improvements, and leading high-performing teams?

Based in Ellerslie, we are looking for a Team Leader, Accounts Payable to join our team and drive efficiency, compliance, and service excellence across our finance operations.

Reporting to the Director, Country Finance, you will oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring smooth operations and strategic alignment. You will lead a small team (based in Malaysia), collaborate with shared services, and drive the successful implementation of a new AP system (Procurenet). This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader with a keen eye for detail, strong prioritisation skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support – Troubleshoot and resolve ERP and accounts payable system issues and provide on-site support to overseas shared services to ensure timely resolution
• Leadership – Lead the migration to a new AP system, oversee AP related projects, and ensure business units adhere to global standard processes. Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance AP KPIs
• Compliance & Training – Perform quality checks on SOPs and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Provide training for new and existing users on AP processes
• Team Management – Manage and mentor a small team, set performance expectations, prioritise tasks effectively, and drive professional growth
• Project Work – Collaborate with overseas shared services and BPO teams to enhance efficiency, support vendor master data management, and resolve invoice payment queries

Skills/Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounts payable or a related accounting function
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and excellent analytical skills
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Strong leadership experience, including mentoring a team and driving process improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams

At DKSH, we offer more than just a job, we provide a platform for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, collaborate across global teams, and refine your leadership skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your CV and cover letter, and let’s discuss how you can make an impact at DKSH.

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