Accounts Payable Regional Manager

We are in search of a proficient and ambitious Accounts Payable Regional Manager to become a part of our energetic team at Aristocrat. Your responsibilities will include guiding the end-to-end Accounts Payable process for the EMEA region, maintaining exceptional operational efficiency and strict compliance standards. As a key team member, you will cooperate with different units and the offshore processing center to promote flawless performance and transparency. This opportunity allows you to join a globally recognized organization that values innovation and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable procedure for the EMEA region, ensuring invoices are processed and payments made in a timely and compliant manner.
• Identify, monitor, and resolve PO invoice integration errors, both integrated and non-integrated.
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, and processing teams to decrease backlog associated with PO automation.
• Manage intercompany settlements for EMEA entities.
• Monitor performance using dashboards and critical metrics to ensure accountability and provide full access to backlog, exceptions, and regional AP performance for leadership.
• Handle and resolve all customer concerns in EMEA, working with internal partners, vendors, and the global AP team to drive resolution and process improvement.
• Coordinate payment scheduling and processing of vendor and rental invoices across EMEA countries.
• Supervise critical and high-visibility payments, including regulatory or board-related transactions.
• Support local payment logistics such as check or manual payment processes where applicable.
• Perform monthly GRNI monitoring and reconciliation according to GL expectations.
• Conduct reviews of AP aging, facilitating the resolution of long-standing items in collaboration with the business and processing teams.
• Fulfill the role of regional Concur Administrator, handling user assistance, policy application, and critical issues.
• Resolve ERP-Concur interface errors and ensure timely data flow for expense reporting.
• Administer the corporate card program for EMEA users, including support, reconciliation, and policy compliance.
• Manage and advance ServiceNow tickets connected to AP workflows and system issues.
• Supervise regional travel and expense submissions, focusing on exception management and inquiry resolution.
• Offer training and keep current SOPs for collaborators in EMEA alongside the distributed team.
• Support statutory and regulatory requirements for each EMEA country, ensuring proper documentation and timely audit response.
• Assist in regional audits by preparing documentation, performing reconciliations, and implementing remediation steps as needed.
• Supervise vendor onboarding and approval requests in line with procurement and finance controls.
• Act as the main AP contact for EMEA business partners, building strong relationships and ensuring clear communication.
• Participate in global and regional projects aimed at improving processes, driving automation, and aligning AP practices across regions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Solid understanding of EMEA regional finance practices, tax rules, and compliance regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Concur.
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, and time zones.

Preferred Attributes

• Demonstrated success in handling customer issues and process exceptions with composure and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience working with offshore teams and shared service models.
• Analytical problem solver with a proactive approach to resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.