Head of Accounts Payable Transformation (Remote)

About the role

A high-growth international e-commerce business operating across multiple markets and supporting a large global supplier network is looking for a Head of Accounts Payable Transformation to lead the evolution of its high-volume, international AP function. Reporting to senior finance leadership, the role combines operational expertise with strategic thinking to optimise processes, automate workflows and set up scalable controls across several jurisdictions. It is advertised as permanent and open to work from home or hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of the Accounts Payable function across multiple markets.
• Design, implement and enhance scalable AP processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce manual processing and increase accuracy.
• Manage complex supplier ecosystems and high transaction volumes while maintaining service excellence.
• Oversee payment operations, reconciliations and month-end AP activities.
• Partner with finance, technology and operational stakeholders on process enhancement projects.
• Provide strategic recommendations on future-state AP operating models while staying hands-on with execution.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay or Finance Operations.
• Proven experience managing high-volume AP functions in multinational, e-commerce, marketplace, retail, technology or shared services environments.
• Track record leading automation, process optimisation or finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting cross-border operations and multiple legal entities.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving business.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of supplier management, payment operations and AP controls.
• Knowledge of indirect tax, GST/VAT and international supplier structures.
• Advanced ERP experience, ideally NetSuite, SAP or Oracle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities.

What we offer

• Salary of SG$12,000 to SG$13,500 per month (SG$144,000 to SG$162,000 per year).
• Significant ownership and autonomy to drive transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to complex global operations and international stakeholders.
• Remote working environment.