Accounts Payable Manager - Consultancy (6 months)

Job Summary
Adam Smith International (ASI) is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Accounts Payable Manager (Consultant) to lead and optimize our global accounts payable operations. This full-time consultancy position, based in Islamabad, Pakistan, offers a six-month engagement focused on resolving complex legacy issues such as supplier aging and historical discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing AP functions in multinational, multi-entity environments, with a strong command of international accounting standards and ERP systems, particularly Sage Intacct. This role demands a proactive professional capable of driving process improvements, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating effectively with global finance and project teams.

Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the complete Accounts Payable cycle across all ASI global branches and subsidiaries, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Supervise AP Officers to guarantee timely and accurate invoice processing and uploading.
- Lead detailed reconciliation efforts to address and resolve legacy AP challenges, including supplier aging and historical discrepancies.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the AP ledger through precise posting and classification of transactions.
- Work closely with finance and project teams worldwide to streamline AP workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Utilize Sage Intacct ERP for transaction processing, reporting, and resolving AP-related issues.
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive AP reports, aging summaries, and reconciliation statements to senior management on a regular basis.
- Ensure strict compliance with international accounting standards and internal financial controls.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and automation within the AP function.
- Liaise directly with vendors to coordinate reconciliations and resolve both legacy and ongoing payment issues.
- Coordinate with Shared Services and Regional finance teams to standardize processes, resolve discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Manage the XE payment module to facilitate prompt review and processing of international and domestic payments.

Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CAF, CA, or CIMA is highly preferred.
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of finance experience, including at least 3 years in an Accounts Payable managerial or supervisory capacity.
- Proven track record working within multi-entity, multinational organizations.
- Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct ERP is desirable.
- Strong expertise in resolving legacy accounting issues and conducting complex reconciliations.
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging with diverse global stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to operate independently under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and coordinating teams across multiple geographies.

About Adam Smith International (ASI)
ASI is a global advisory firm dedicated to transforming lives by strengthening economies, enhancing societal safety, and improving government effectiveness. We collaborate with governments, foundations, and companies worldwide to design, deliver, and evaluate programs that promote economic growth, stability, and good governance. With nearly 30 years of experience across almost 100 countries, ASI combines a core team of staff and technical experts with a global network of specialists to ensure high-quality delivery and uphold strong ethical standards.

This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic international organization committed to impactful development and financial excellence.

Application Details
- Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Employment Type: Full-time, Six-month Consultancy
- Posted Date: 23rd June 2025
- Application Deadline: 30th June 2025

Join ASI and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference worldwide through expert financial management and innovative solutions.