# Accounts Payable Lead

> invygo · New Cairo City, Egypt · — · Posted 2026-09-29

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Finance & People

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to own and strengthen the AP function, establish robust processes and controls, and drive improvements across AP operations.

The role will work closely with the GL and FinOps teams to ensure accurate accounting, timely month-end close, effective reconciliations, and smooth financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

-   Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable process and ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier transactions.
-   Establish and maintain a robust monthly AP reconciliation and closing process, including AP aging, vendor balances, accruals, and reconciliation with GL.
-   Review outstanding items and variances, drive timely resolution, and ensure appropriate supporting documentation.
-   Strengthen AP processes, controls, and SOPs to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
-   Identify opportunities to automate and streamline AP processes, working closely with FinOps, GL, and Technology teams.
-   Develop appropriate controls around invoice validation, approvals, vendor balances, payments, and reconciliations.
-   Work closely with the GL team to ensure accurate AP accounting and smooth month-end close.
-   Guide the FinOps team on AP-related processes, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
-   Monitor AP aging and key performance indicators and provide regular visibility on outstanding items and operational performance.
-   Investigate recurring discrepancies and implement process improvements to prevent issues from recurring.
-   Support the development of scalable AP processes as the business continues to grow.
-   Lead and mentor AP team members, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and consistent execution.

## Requirements

-   5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance Operations, or a related field.
-   Previous experience leading an AP function or team.
-   Strong understanding of AP reconciliation, month-end close, accruals, aging, and GL integration.
-   Proven experience improving finance processes and implementing stronger financial controls.
-   Experience with AP automation, ERP systems, or finance process automation.
-   Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience with BI/data tools is a plus.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.
-   Comfortable working cross-functionally with GL, FinOps, Procurement, Operations, and Technology teams.
-   Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced, growing environment.
-   Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Success in This Role

Success in this role means building an AP function that is accurate, well-controlled, highly reconciled, increasingly automated, and ready for scale, while ensuring strong coordination between AP, GL, and FinOps

## Apply

[Apply at invygo](https://apply.workable.com/invygo/j/3778203A76/apply)

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