Accounts Payable Regional Manager

Job Description

We are in search of a proficient and ambitious Accounts Payable Regional Manager to become a part of our energetic team at Aristocrat. Your responsibilities will include guiding the end-to-end Accounts Payable process for the EMEA region, maintaining exceptional operational efficiency and strict compliance standards. As a key team member, you will cooperate with different units and the offshore processing center to promote flawless performance and transparency. This opportunity allows you to join a globally recognized organization that values innovation and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable procedure for the EMEA region, ensuring invoices are processed and payments made in a timely and compliant manner.
• Identify, monitor, and resolve PO invoice integration errors, both integrated and non-integrated.
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, and processing teams to decrease backlog associated with PO automation.
• Manage intercompany settlements for EMEA entities.
• Monitor performance using dashboards and critical metrics to ensure accountability and provide full access to backlog, exceptions, and regional AP performance for leadership.
• Handle and resolve all customer concerns in EMEA, working with internal partners, vendors, and the global AP team to drive resolution and process improvement.
• Coordinate payment scheduling and processing of vendor and rental invoices across EMEA countries.
• Supervise critical and high-visibility payments, including regulatory or board-related transactions.
• Support local payment logistics such as check or manual payment processes where applicable.
• Perform monthly GRNI monitoring and reconciliation according to GL expectations.
• Conduct reviews of AP aging, facilitating the resolution of long-standing items in collaboration with the business and processing teams.
• Fulfill the role of regional Concur Administrator, handling user assistance, policy application, and critical issues.
• Resolve ERP-Concur interface errors and ensure timely data flow for expense reporting.
• Administer the corporate card program for EMEA users, including support, reconciliation, and policy compliance.
• Manage and advance ServiceNow tickets connected to AP workflows and system issues.
• Supervise regional travel and expense submissions, focusing on exception management and inquiry resolution.
• Offer training and keep current SOPs for collaborators in EMEA alongside the distributed team.
• Support statutory and regulatory requirements for each EMEA country, ensuring proper documentation and timely audit response.
• Assist in regional audits by preparing documentation, performing reconciliations, and implementing remediation steps as needed.
• Supervise vendor onboarding and approval requests in line with procurement and finance controls.
• Act as the main AP contact for EMEA business partners, building strong relationships and ensuring clear communication.
• Participate in global and regional projects aimed at improving processes, driving automation, and aligning AP practices across regions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Solid understanding of EMEA regional finance practices, tax rules, and compliance regulations.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Concur.
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, and time zones.

Preferred Attributes:

• Demonstrated success in handling customer issues and process exceptions with composure and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience working with offshore teams and shared service models.
• Analytical problem solver with a proactive approach to resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.