Manager, Accounts Payable

The manager of Accounts Payable is responsible for leading the end to end AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments and vendor inquiries in a high volume environment.  This role oversees offshore delivery partners, drives operational excellence, and ensures compliance with company policy, SOX controls and SAP S/4

HANA processes.  The manager will partner closely with Procurement, FP&A, Treasury and business stakeholders to improve efficiency, data quality and the employee/vendor experience.
· Lead and collaborate with the offshore accounting team to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of accounting tasks.
· Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payment inquiries.
· Other responsibilities as they arise.
* Experience and proven success in establishing accounting policies within the areas of Accounts Payable.
* Strong communication skills required
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage and prioritize workload
* Demonstrate a positive attitude and have an appetite for change
* Experience interacting with senior level clients and vendors; able to evaluate situations from multiple angles and sensitive to stakeholders needs while maintaining focus on bring the best value to the organization
* Understand key financial and operational controls needed in a procurement and accounting organization in the Pharmaceutical industry.
* Minimum of 5+ years of Accounting experience including the ability to strategize and lead.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
* 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
* Ability to lead and influence an offshore team.
* Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
* Proficiency in SAP Ariba.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive cross-functional collaboration.
** Competencies*
* ** Accountability for Results
- ** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.  
** Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- ** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.  
** Patient & Customer Centricity
- ** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.  
** Impactful Communication
- ** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.  
** Respectful Collaboration
- ** Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.  
** Empowered Development
- ** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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