Payments Team Lead - Procurement (APAC)

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Job Title: Payments Team Lead

Department: Procurement

Your Role;

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of payment processing specialists.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, discuss challenges, and set goals.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members to drive performance and growth.
• Assign tasks and prioritize daily operations based on business needs.
• Oversee the processing of payments across multiple channels (Domestic and Foreign Wire, ACH, etc.).
• Ensure that payment transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, with a focus on meeting SLAs and performance metrics.
• Manage issues related to transaction disputes, chargebacks, and fraud investigations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to address any potential risks or compliance issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to payment workflows and systems to enhance efficiency.
• Work closely with IT or technology teams to resolve system-related issues impacting payment processing.
• Collaborate with other teams such as Invoice Processing, Accounting Controls and Analysis, Bank Processing and Treasury Team to resolve payment-related issues.
• Work with vendors, banks, and third-party processors to maintain and improve payment processing capabilities.
• Coordinate and complete month-end closing tasks related to payments and reconciliations.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and external audit requests related to payment transactions and controls.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to payment accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Drive team performance by aligning day-to-day operations with KPI targets.
• Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payment processing.
• Ensure team adherence to documented processes and promote continuous improvement.
  
  

Who You Are;

• You have at least 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with a minimum of 3 years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• You have a solid understanding of end-to-end AP and payment processes, including month-end close activities.
• You are detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in solving operational issues.
• You are comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., banks, vendors).
• You are highly organized and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills are essential.
  
  

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