Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (APAC)

 

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally connected team, then we want to talk!

The Accounts Payable (AP) team based in London is responsible for managing and processing all outgoing payments for the company. Our key duties include receiving, verifying and processing supplier invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments. Scheduling and executing payments to vendors, suppliers and service providers while ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies. We maintain positive relationships with vendors by addressing payment inquiries and resolving discrepancies, reviewing and processing employee expense reports to ensure adherence to company guidelines and ensure all transactions comply with local tax laws and regulations. Additionally, we prepare financial reports for internal and external audits and utilize accounting software and ERP systems to streamline processes and maintain accurate financial records. Our team plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and operational efficiency of the company across the diverse APAC & EMEA region. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding a Senior AP specialist role into the APAC region ensuring dedicated support for regional functions, local regulations and the need for an on-the-ground presence.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Responsible for managing up to five APAC entities, including more complex AP entities (China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan) requiring advanced regulatory or operation expertise.
• Assisting with India audit by coordinating documentation, supporting compliance requirements and liaising with external accounting providers
• Manage the day-to-day administration of the shared mailbox
• Follow up with departmental heads and managers for approval per the company DOA (Delegation of authority) policy.
• Register and process vendor Invoices in Coupa, ensuring these are accurately coded and route for approval to the designated DOA approvers
• Liaise with International teams globally to ensure supplier payments are made on a timely basis, vendor payments terms are effectively utilized and discuss and resolve all ad-hoc queries.
• Proactively responding to queries with both internal teams and our suppliers
• Process payments both manually and working with automated file transfers from Oracle ERP
• Supporting the AP team with month end tasks (reporting, processing, preparing spreadsheets and following up on outstanding queries)
• Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements
• Collaborate with the local Payroll, Tax and Compliance teams to ensure regular Tax and WHT payments are made seamlessly whilst maintaining close collaboration with the team.
• Partner with the EMEA Senior Accounts Payable specialist to maintain and manage the supplier onboarding process, ensuring follow ups are handled and onboarding is completed and acting as a point of contact.
• Operational support and Ad-hoc tasks – Creation of manual templates and data cleansing

WHO YOU ARE:

• Previous experience within an AP end to end (P2P) role
• Experience supporting audit processes and working with external accounting providers in a compliance-focused finance environment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Coupa and Kyriba is highly valued.
• Previous knowledge with Oracle Cloud
• Experienced in facilitating international transactions within a multi-currency and multiple entities group
• Experience working for a scaled US-listed technology company is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex topics and modeling to a variety of stakeholders and company leadership
• A proactive and strategic thinker who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working with a diverse cross-functional team
• Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to build positive working relationships across functions and at every level in the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressure and handle problems with confidence and maturity.
• Strong attention to detail, with focus on accuracy, compliance and delivering high-quality work.
• Able to be available during early and late business hours to accommodate global time zones, able to travel as required.

 

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.