OCBC Bank | Head, Accounts Payable (1-Year Contract)

Key responsibilities

• As a Head Accounts Payable at OCBC, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial systems and processes.
• You'll have the opportunity to work with various stakeholders, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• If you enjoy problem-solving and are passionate about process improvement, this role is for you.
• To succeed in this role, you'll need to have a deep understanding of financial operations and a keen eye for detail.
• You'll work closely with various teams to identify and resolve issues, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential in driving success in this role.
• We are seeking a seasoned finance operations leader with extensive experience running large-scale AP or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations for a high-impact, one-year mandate.
• Work in friendly, supportive teams.
• Build lasting value in your community.
• Maintain segregation of duties, audit readiness and robust fraud controls, such as controls over vendor bank detail changes and duplicate payments.
• Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation.
• Help people grow their assets, business, and investments.
• Take your learning as far as you can.
• Use data and analytics to improve spend visibility, exception management and performance tracking.

Who you are

• Experience Profile: 20+ years in finance operations, with a significant portion spent managing high-volume AP or P2P cycles in large, multi-entity organisations, including hands-on operational leadership experience.
• Experience in banking, financial services or other regulated industries is an advantage but not essential.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with a major cloud ERP; Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP (Payables, Procurement and intercompany (AGIS)) strongly preferred.
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite and P2P automation tools (e.
• Transformation & Migration Expertise: Proven track record of leading or playing a key role in multi-entity process standardisation, ERP or ledger integrations, or the design and set-up of a Shared Services Centre.
• Familiarity with banking regulations (e.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong people leadership and change management skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and guide teams through change.
• Credentials: Degree in Accountancy, Finance or an equivalent business discipline.
• Familiarity with banking regulations (e.g. MAS requirements and PDPA) or GST considerations for banks is a plus.

OCBC Bank

OCBC Bank is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Ocbc Singapore and Bos Singapore.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance