Accounts Payable Manager

Description

Position Summary: Astra Digital Business and Corporate Services is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and strengthen payment processing, reconciliations, and document control, ensuring financial compliance and optimizing operations. Key Highlights: 1. Lead one of the organization's most critical financial processes 2. Expand expertise in accounts payable, treasury, and financial control 3. Propose improvements and automation for accounts payable processes About the Role At **Astra Digital Business and Corporate Services**, we are seeking to hire an **Accounts Payable Manager** to lead and strengthen processes related to supplier payments, reconciliations, document control, and fulfillment of financial obligations. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that invoices, purchase orders, payments, and accounting records are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with the company’s internal procedures. This role will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, Operations, and Administration departments, coordinating payment priorities and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external suppliers. We seek an organized, analytical, and results-oriented professional with experience leading accounts payable processes and the ability to improve controls, reduce errors, and optimize processing times. Why Join Us? **Direct Responsibility:** You will oversee one of the organization’s most critical financial processes. **Professional Development:** You will broaden your expertise in accounts payable, treasury, financial control, reconciliations, and supplier management. **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** You will work with Finance, Procurement, Operations, Accounting, and other business areas. **Autonomy:** You will have the opportunity to propose process improvements, automate tasks, and reinforce internal controls. **Impact on Results:** Effective payment management directly contributes to cash flow, supplier relationships, and operational continuity. Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end accounts payable process. * Supervise the receipt, validation, and recording of supplier invoices. * Ensure invoices have appropriate approvals and supporting documentation. * Review purchase orders, goods receipts, and associated documentation. * Coordinate payment schedules and payment priorities. * Collaborate with Treasury on payment scheduling and execution. * Supervise supplier account reconciliations. * Analyze discrepancies, duplicate payments, and outstanding invoices. * Manage supplier inquiries and claims. * Maintain up-to-date supplier account statements. * Supervise monthly accounting closings related to accounts payable. * Prepare aging reports for balances and pending obligations. * Analyze departmental KPIs, including processing time and payment compliance. * Ensure accurate accounting of expenses and tax-related documents. * Coordinate with Procurement and Operations to resolve documentary discrepancies. * Supervise credit notes and accounting adjustments. * Participate in internal and external audits. * Strengthen controls to prevent errors and duplicate payments. * Propose improvements and automation for accounts payable processes. * Manage and develop the team within the area. * Keep procedures and documentation for the current process updated. * Support cash flow planning by providing reliable information on future obligations. What We Are Looking For **Experience:** 5–8 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, or Treasury, including experience coordinating processes or teams. **Education:** Professional or technical degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. **Accounts Payable:** Experience in invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, payment scheduling, and document control. **Accounting:** Solid knowledge of accounting entries, monthly closings, accruals, and reconciliations. **Excel:** Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. **ERP:** Experience working with SAP, Oracle, Softland, Dynamics, Defontana, or other ERP systems. **Leadership:** Ability to organize workloads, set priorities, and support team development. **Communication:** Ability to interact effectively with suppliers, internal teams, auditors, and management. Preferred Qualifications * Experience leading Accounts Payable teams. * Experience handling high invoice volumes. * Experience with Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. * Knowledge of electronic invoicing and Chilean tax documentation. * Experience in financial process automation. * Proficiency in Power BI. * Experience with cost centers and multiple business units. * Knowledge of treasury and cash flow management. * Experience in service, technology, commerce, logistics, or consulting companies. Salary: $1.800.000 – $3.500.000 per month Work Location: On-site employment