Accounts Payable Team Lead - Payments (Bilingual)

📍 Location: Bogotá, Colombia

🕒 Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

⏳ Work Week: 40 hours per week

🍽️ Lunch Break: 1 hour

🌎 Language Requirement: Advanced English (B2+ to C1)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead - Payments to oversee payment operations within a global finance environment. This position will be responsible for leading a team, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, driving operational excellence, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across Accounts Payable activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable Payment team.
• Ensure timely and accurate supplier payment execution.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational performance.
• Resolve complex payment issues and escalations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and company policies.
• Support month-end activities, reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Coach and develop team members while promoting a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• ✅ 4+ years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• ✅ 1-2 years of experience leading teams.
• ✅ Experience in Payment Operations, Accounts Payable, or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) environments.
• ✅ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• ✅ Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or Dynamics.
• ✅ Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• ✅ Advanced English proficiency (B2+ to C1).
• ✅ Ability to work in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (Prepaid Healthcare)
• 100% coverage of approved medical leave absences
• Monthly Meal Card Allowance of COP $330,000
• Four personal half-days off per month
• Birthday Day Off
• Life Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to global finance operations