Manager - P2P KERING

We are a French luxury retail group with a regional hub in the UAE, overseeing operations across the Middle East and Africa. As part of our continued growth and transformation, we're looking for a strategic and process-oriented, commercially savvy and process-driven Purchase to Pay Manager to lead our payable and payment’s function, shape the future of procurement and payables across a large and growing market.

This role offers the opportunity to manage the end-to-end P2P cycle—from vendor onboarding and contract oversight to invoice processing and payment execution—while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across a dynamic and expanding market.

In this role, you'll oversee the day-to-day running and future development of the Payments, ensuring accuracy, control, and value for money across all procurement and payments activities.

• Lead and develop the P2P team, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, coding, and payments in compliance with internal policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure service quality, compliance, and value delivery.
• Ensure robust controls and compliance by maintaining accurate vendor master data, contract documentation, and reconciliations.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights to drive process efficiency and cost optimization.
• Act as the subject matter expert for all P2P-related processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Leverage data analytics and Power BI to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process enhancements.
• Ensure accurate configuration and maintenance of approval workflows within the Esker platform.
• Manage the monthly clearance of P2P transitory accounts and ensure accurate reporting of intercompany purchases and payables at month-end.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects as required.

• Education: Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, MBA, or BBA in Finance or Accounting).
• Experience: Proven experience in managing end-to-end P2P operations, including procurement, accounts payable, vendor management, and team leadership.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and process optimization.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in SAP and Esker platforms.
  • Experience in data analysis and reporting using Power BI.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to finance transformation or automation projects.

Regular 2025-07-14 Full time KERING MEA