Consultancy type: Six months. Full time. 

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Accounts Payable Manager (Consultant) to support the end-to-end management of our global AP operations. This consultancy role requires a highly skilled finance professional with a strong track record in resolving complex legacy issues including supplier aging and historical discrepancies, driving process improvements and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in AP management, deep knowledge of international accounting standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global finance and project teams. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CAF, CA, CIMA) preferred.

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Finance, with at least 3 years in an AP managerial or supervisory role.

• Demonstrated experience in multi-entity, multinational environments.

• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct ERP is desirable.

• Proven ability to resolve legacy accounting issues and carry out complex reconciliations.

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with global stakeholders.

• Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently within tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate between different teams, across geographies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations across all global branches and subsidiaries.

• Ensure all AP invoices are uploaded timely and accurately by the AP Officers

• Lead and execute reconciliation of legacy AP issues, including supplier aging and historical discrepancies.

• Monitor and maintain the integrity of the AP ledger, ensuring accuracy in posting and classification.

• Collaborate with finance and project teams globally to streamline AP workflows.

• Utilize Sage Intacct ERP effectively to manage transaction processing, reporting and issue resolution.

• Prepare and present regular AP reports, ageing summaries, and reconciliation statements to senior management

• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards and internal financial controls.

• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation within the AP function.

• Liaise with vendors for coordination, reconciliations and resolution of legacy/live issues

• Lead and coordinate with Shared Services and Regional finance teams to standardize processes, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen reporting accuracy.

• Access and enable the XE payment module to ensure swift and timely review of international and domestic payments

About ASI

ASI (Adam Smith International) is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies safer, and governments more effective. We work on behalf of governments, foundations and companies that share our ambition to take on the big challenges facing the world. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programmes that, in turn, stimulate economic growth, stability and good governance.

For nearly three decades in almost 100 countries, we have been working in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society in countries at all stages of development.

Our core team of staff and technical experts, in multiple offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of specialist experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed.