Accounts Payable Supervisor - Hybrid Role

Role Purpose

Appen's finance function plays a critical role in maintaining the operational and financial integrity of a complex, global organisation. The purpose of this role is to lead the Group Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices and payments across the business. Based in Cavite and working hybrid across AEST hours (7am-4pm PH time), the Accounts Payable Supervisor owns the end-to-end AP process, drives continuous improvement, and partners closely with internal stakeholders and the Group Financial Controller to deliver a high-performing finance operation.

Your Impact

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Group Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time

Drive process improvement initiatives, including the adoption of AI tools and AP automation to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency

Manage and develop a team of accounts payable specialists, providing hands-on training, support, and performance guidance

Oversee vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly to maintain strong supplier relationships

Coordinate entity cash funding transfers and manage budget oversight to support optimal cost savings across the function

Partner cross-functionally to resolve invoice and payment issues, ensuring a high standard of service to internal stakeholders

Support the annual audit process, providing accurate documentation and timely responses to audit requirements

Deliver half-yearly Payment Times Reporting calculations in line with regulatory requirements

Leverage ERP systems, including Workday, to streamline AP workflows and improve accuracy across the function

What You Bring

Minimum five years of accounts payable experience, including at least two years in a supervisory role

Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives within an accounts payable or broader finance function

Proficiency with AP automation tools and ERP systems, with Workday experience highly regarded

Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, procedures, and compliance requirements

Experience operating within a medium to large, complex organisational structure

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner across departments

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail

Comfortable working hybrid and aligned to AEST business hours to support cross-regional collaboration