Payments Team Lead_ GCC

The Payments Team Lead will manage day-to-day vendor payment operations and lead a team of payments professionals to ensure accurate, timely, compliant and controlled disbursement of vendor payments.

The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of payment processing platforms such as SAP F110, H2H, Wire, ACH, CMS and other electronic payment channels, along with sound understanding of banking processes, payment controls, reconciliations and financial operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a robust payment control environment, managing payment-related exceptions and escalations, monitoring operational KPIs, and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted payment services.

The role will also be expected to identify opportunities for automation, process improvement and standardization to improve efficiency, accuracy and overall service delivery.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Vendor Payments / AP Payments / P2P Payments / Payment Operations.
• Prior experience in Finance Shared Services / GCC environment.
• Experience managing and leading a team.
• Hands-on experience with SAP F110, H2H, Wire, ACH, CMS or similar payment platforms.
• Strong understanding of payment controls, banking processes, payment reconciliation and exception management.
• Good understanding of financial controls, audit requirements and compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, automation and operational excellence will be an advantage.