Accounts Payable Specialist

Job description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance team at Alber Blanc. This is a newly created role with end-to-end ownership of the Group’s payment process. The position combines traditional accounts payable responsibilities with payment operations, banking relationships, procurement process development, expense control, and Finance automation. As Alber Blanc continues to grow, we are building more scalable and integrated Finance processes, with a strong focus on automation, data quality, and better visibility over company spending. Approximately 10 Group entities are currently integrated with, or are planned to be integrated into, Tipalti in the near term. Tipalti serves as our central platform for invoice and payment management, and the person in this role will become the key owner of the payment process for the entities managed through the platform. What you'll do: Accounts Payable and Payments Manage the end-to-end accounts payable and payment process for the Group entities managed through Tipalti, from invoice receipt and approval through to payment execution. Manage invoice processing and approval workflows in Tipalti and act as the main owner of the platform from the Finance side. Review vendor invoices and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, appropriate approval, and readiness for payment. Coordinate regular payment runs and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time. Maintain visibility over pending, approved, scheduled, and completed payments. Maintain accurate records of company expenses and accounts payable transactions. Reconcile vendor balances and investigate payment or invoice discrepancies where required. Banking and Payment Operations Work directly with banks and payment providers on day-to-day operational matters. Coordinate ongoing KYC and compliance reviews and provide required documentation. Respond to bank requests for supporting documents relating to specific payments and transactions. Communicate with relationship managers and resolve payment-related issues. Participate in discussions and negotiations regarding banking fees, FX rates, and other commercial terms. Procurement and Expense Control Help design and implement a structured procurement and purchase request process across the company. Work closely with departments initiating purchases to ensure that each expense is properly documented and approved. Ensure payments and expenses are correctly attributed to the relevant: legal entity; expense category; project or business activity; department or cost owner. Maintain sufficient supporting information to provide Finance with a clear understanding of the nature and business purpose of each payment. Help strengthen internal controls around company spending and payment processes. Take ownership of payment-related data quality and expense classification. Accounting and Finance Integration Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure that invoice and payment information is transferred accurately and efficiently into the accounting process. Support month-end closing activities related to accounts payable where required. Help improve expense tracking, reporting, and transparency across the Group. Cooperate with other Finance team members to ensure consistent data flows between different areas of the Finance function. Systems and Automation Participate in the ongoing development and automation of the Finance infrastructure. Support integrations and data flows between Tipalti, Xero, Anaplan, and other internal systems. Work with Finance and implementation teams to reduce manual data transfers between different stages of the Finance process. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive invoice, approval, payment, reconciliation, and reporting processes. Participate in testing and implementation of new Finance workflows and system improvements. What we’re looking for 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, treasury operations, Finance Operations, or a similar finance role. Good understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes. Practical understanding of invoice processing, payment workflows, and supporting documentation requirements. Experience working with accounting, ERP, payment, or Finance systems. Experience interacting with banks or payment providers would be an advantage. Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Ability to work independently, take ownership of processes, and follow issues through to resolution. Good Excel or Google Sheets skills. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business. English at a professional working level. Nice to have Experience with Tipalti or another accounts payable / procure-to-pay platform. Experience with Xero, Anaplan, or similar accounting and management reporting systems. Experience working in an international or multi-entity environment. Experience with expense management, procurement workflows, or financial reporting. Experience improving or automating Finance processes. Exposure to high-growth, technology, financial services, or trading environments. About the role This is not a purely transactional accounts payable position. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a key Finance process and help shape how payments, procurement, banking operations, and expense data are managed across the Group. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of Accounts Payable, Accounting, banking operations, and Finance systems and will contribute directly to building a scalable and increasingly automated Finance infrastructure at Alber Blanc.