Account Payable Manager
Job details
Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in the delivery and dine-in space. Launched in Dubai, UAE in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the cloud kitchen and food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest technology-focused investment fund, Softbank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2. This investment catapulted Kitopi to the prestigious Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to have emerged from the MENA region. As a leading food company, Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry as we know it today. With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It operates its global Customer Experience Center in Dubai, UAE, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland, and its Robotics Hub in Odense, Denmark. What You'll Do
- Lead and manage the accounts payable team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the efficient processing of invoices and payments.
- Develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures to streamline accounts payable processes and enhance financial accuracy.
- Oversee payment disbursement activities, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to ensure compliance with internal standards and regional regulations.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks within the accounts payable function.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the performance of the accounts payable team and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports to support decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to accounts payable processes.
- Valid accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA).
- Minimum 7 years of experience managing an accounting team
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in Arabic (preferred).
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
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