E-Invoicing AP Team Lead

Own and drive Group e-Invoicing compliance for Accounts Payable, ensuring alignment with UAE e-Invoicing mandates and applicable international regulatory requirements across the global network.

Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of e-Invoicing processes, ensuring seamless integration with ERP and AP systems for compliant invoice receipt, validation, posting, archiving, and audit readiness.

Act as the central AP point of contact for e-Invoicing, coordinating with Tax, IT, vendors, and external service providers (including Accredited Service Providers ASPs).

Drive adoption of people framework principles, including understanding and application of the 5-corner model, interoperability requirements, and cross-border e-Invoicing considerations.

Monitor e-Invoicing controls, exceptions, and compliance KPIs; lead remediation plans to mitigate regulatory, operational, financial, and reputational risks.

Lead and control Group Accounts Payable Services to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant invoice processing across high-volume, multi-entity environments, supporting stations and Lines of Business across the network.

Maintain strong internal controls, risk mitigation frameworks, and compliance with Group policies, financial accounting standards, and audit requirements.

Manage AP GL reconciliations and conduct monthly, quarterly, and hard close reviews, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies and exceptions.

Perform periodic operational and compliance reviews of centralised stations/LOBs, identifying risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Ensure AP processes support VAT compliance requirements, with primary focus on UAE VAT regulations and extended applicability across the Group s international footprint.

Partner closely with Tax and Finance teams to ensure accurate VAT determination, validation, reporting, and audit support within e-Invoicing and AP processes.

Support internal and external audits related to AP, VAT, and e-Invoicing compliance.

Lead system testing activities, including functional testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for e-Invoicing and AP system enhancements.

Support end-to-end project implementation across multiple business areas, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and adherence to agreed timelines and governance.

Drive continuous process, system, and automation improvements to prevent errors, duplicate payments, incorrect accruals, and non-compliant invoices.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and service excellence.

Provide effective people leadership through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning, developing a high-performing AP team aligned to Group objectives.

Support AP management in strategic and operational initiatives to standardise procedures, improve efficiencies, and deliver cost-effective outcomes.