Accounts Payable Supervisor

Supervisor - Accounts Payable - ANZ

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 
 
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Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 
 
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Why we're hiring:

• Maintain the relationship tree / contact list of the client vs the agency units vs Opco being serviced & updated at all time.
• Take Responsibility /Accept target for the set of clients allocated for passing.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are captured in system and highlight discrepancies if any on daily basis to the Admin Team.
• Ensure system data is checked against the vendor invoices /supporting by ensuring due checks for Rate/Date/Program/Duration and any other special needs as required by client (PO /Estimate No etc).
• Alert + Escalation matrix to be ensured in case disputes are not resolved within R+2 to immediate supervisor and close tab to be kept for closure.
• Ensure up to date MIS report (Unbilled media liability) is kept on status of bills passed /attended to and shared with reporting manager /opco/ management on daily basis.
• Work towards ensuring that we pass 98% in AM+20 days without fail for all clients.
• Have regular weekly reviews with reporting manager on the pending issues and innovate / plan the work.
• To be able to step in willingly /proactively during team crisis and be a helping hand to achieve the target/goal of the team/company.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 10-13 years of experience in Accounts Payable domain.
• com/M.com/PDGM/MBA.
• Should have experience in SSC/BPO/ITES.
• Strong communication skills for negotiation & reconciliation.
• Good leadership skills and effective team management skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Commercially focused with a strong Client service approach.
• Confidence in dealing and building relationships both internally and externally.
• Flexible attitude to achieve results.
• Advanced MS office ski

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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Experience Level

Mid Level