Summary

We are a French luxury retail group with a regional hub in the UAE, overseeing operations across the Middle East and Africa. As part of our continued growth and transformation, we're looking for a strategic and process-oriented, commercially savvy and process-driven Purchase to Pay Manager to lead our payable and payment’s function, shape the future of procurement and payables across a large and growing market.

This role offers the opportunity to manage the end-to-end P2P cycle—from vendor onboarding and contract oversight to invoice processing and payment execution—while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across a dynamic and expanding market.

In this role, you'll oversee the day-to-day running and future development of the Payments, ensuring accuracy, control, and value for money across all procurement and payments activities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the P2P team, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.Oversee all Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, coding, and payments in compliance with internal policies.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure service quality, compliance, and value delivery.Ensure robust controls and compliance by maintaining accurate vendor master data, contract documentation, and reconciliations.Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights to drive process efficiency and cost optimization.Act as the subject matter expert for all P2P-related processes, policies, and internal controls.Leverage data analytics and Power BI to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process enhancements.Ensure accurate configuration and maintenance of approval workflows within the Esker platform.Manage the monthly clearance of P2P transitory accounts and ensure accurate reporting of intercompany purchases and payables at month-end.Support finance transformation initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects as required.

Candidate Requirements

Education: Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, MBA, or BBA in Finance or Accounting).Experience: Proven experience in managing end-to-end P2P operations, including procurement, accounts payable, vendor management, and team leadership.Skills:Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and process optimization.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders.Proficiency in SAP and Esker platforms.Experience in data analysis and reporting using Power BI.Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to finance transformation or automation projects.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-07-14

Schedule

Full time

Organization

KERING MEA