PTP Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager plays a critical role in leading the Accounts Payable Operations team to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant P2P execution. This role focuses on process excellence, stakeholder management, coaching specialists, and driving automation and efficiency/productivity agenda across the end-to-end AP lifecycle. The position supports organizational goals by enhancing working capital, ensuring audit readiness, and enabling strong operational performance across regions.

About Maersk

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

 

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

 

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

 

What we Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with stakeholders and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded.  

You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other. 

 

Job Description

• Act as a strategic finance partner in the NAM Area FLT
• Present a clear vision for PTP transformation and working capital improvement
• Influence business decisions through structured thinking and analytical insights
• Challenge constructively and demonstrate assertive, confident leadership
• Own regional PTP KPIs: Invoice SLA, Aged items, SOA/GRC, Automation %, DPO
• Ensure robust RCA and preventive actions for recurring issues
• Strengthen governance routines with OPS, FinOps, Procurement, and vendors
• Drive stabilization and improvements post‑NFTP
• Lead digital initiatives: IHAR(Invoice handling automation), workflow enhancements
• Build yearly efficiency & FTE release plans with measurable outcomes
• Identify waste and drive process simplification
• Promote adoption of new tools and global standards
• Engage effectively with Area Finance, OPS, Procurement, and global PTP
• Demonstrate strong executive communication and concise storytelling
• Manage escalations proactively with clarity on action owners and timelines
• Provide transparent, data‑driven updates to senior leadership
• Coach and mentor teams; build a strong succession pipeline
• Strengthen team capability in communication, analysis, and ownership

• Deliver a standardized, efficient, and accurate AP process.
• Ensure vendor satisfaction through timely and correct payments.
• Achieve zero major audit observations.
• Support regional and global finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvements and automation within P2P processes.
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• Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / or equivalent Finance qualification.
• 8–12 years of experience in P2P operations with proven team leadership.
• Strong understanding of cost controlling, cost accounting, and P&L analysis.
• Advanced English proficiency (bilingual capability required).
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.
• Experience working in global finance operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle process exceptions and drive standardization.
• Exposure to multi-dimensional roles and end-to-end process understanding.

English Level: C1-C2

Capabilities:

 

• People and Leadership (ownership)
• Communication (Storytelling)
• Partnering in a matrix organization (Accountability & Influencing)
• Business Acumen (Customer, Finance, Product, Industry, The Maersk Way)
• Change Management
• NAM Region shit coverage

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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