Assistant General Manager - Accounts

Sobha Group•Dubai, ME

10d

About The Position

The Head of Accounts will lead procure-to-pay (P2P) operations within our Shared Services / Global Capability Centre (GCC). This role requires a strategic leader to drive process transformation, scale automation, and manage high-volume transactional delivery. The ideal candidate will optimize service levels, manage complex vendor relationships, and maintain strict global compliance frameworks.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP and Xpedeon.
Hands-on experience implementing of automation.
Strong knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean principles, or Agile project management methods.
Exceptional English communication skills for managing cross-border stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

Direct end-to-end global AP processes including invoice processing, vendor master data management, payments, and queries.
Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for accuracy, aging, and processing volumes.
Lead automation initiatives using OCR technology, ERP upgrades, workflows, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
Partner with Treasury to optimize cash flow, discount capture, and payment run schedules.
Monitor, track and review on periodic basis open advances, GRN, Payables.
Maintain robust controls, internal audit standards, and global compliance regulations.
Act as the escalation point for major global vendors and resolve complex reconciliation issues.
Oversee sub-ledger closures, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure clean accounting cut-offs.
Manage alignment between the GCC team, onshore finance directors, and global procurement departments.
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of AP managers, team leads, and specialists.