The Global Business Services (GBS) Manager in Thailand is responsible for leading and optimizing the Accounts Payable (AP) and other finance operations. This position will oversee the end-to-end financial and operational processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the department. The role involves not only financial management but also the implementation of strategic initiatives such as process improvement, automation, and team development to drive business success.

Financial Operations & Key responsibilities/ tasks:

• Lead the AP team and oversee invoice matching, verification, coding, and payment processes.
• Ensure accurate VAT and withholding tax compliance.
• Reconcile unallocated payments and manage balance sheet schedules.
• Coordinate with payment teams for timely vendor payments and resolve discrepancies.
• Steers and oversees the relevant tasks to perform the order to cash activities e.g. all commercial aspects during project realization, contract clarification (terms & conditions, legal review), SD contract processing, monitoring of order and non-conformance costs
• Provides backlog transparency and forecast accuracy in close alignment with the Business Areas / Business Horizontals counterparts.
• Drives revenue forecast and budget roll up in collaboration with business units
• Responsible for end-to-end order processing (Sales order creation & confirmation, including change order, invoice and payment follow-up)
• Accountable and drives cycle time reduction from order to the factory to invoicing
• Safeguard that financial data are reported according to the required standards (local GAAP and IFRS)
• Perform period-end closing e.g. accruals, provisions, and write-off
• Develop and maintain process documentation and archiving
• Continuous improvement on finance and business process efficiency
• Any additional/ ad-hoc duties as required by superior or business-related

Process Improvement & Automation:

• Drive O2C and P2P process improvements, standardization, and automation projects.
• Identify opportunities for optimization, eliminating inefficiencies and streamlining workflows.

GBS Expansion & Compliance:

• Oversee additional GBS functions (AR, GL, Treasury) and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulations.
• Review and enhance policies to safeguard compliance and mitigate risks.
• Leadership & Development:
• Manage and develop the GBS team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Lead change management efforts and support cross-functional collaboration

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in GBS transformations and automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, GL, and taxation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Excel.
• Fluent in Thai and English, with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good knowledge of accounting standards and business process
• Accountability & Responsibility – capable of planning, organizing, and prioritizing work to commit and deliver high-quality work promptly
• Teamwork mindset: the ability to work collaboratively under time constraints
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability to process transition and organizational change