Accounts Payable Manager, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
China, Shanghai

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Accounts Payable Manager at HSBC China is responsible for managing invoice and T&E processing, preventing operational losses, supporting financial and operational business management, and resolving business continuity issues. The role involves customer-driven service delivery, managing local projects, standardizing processes, driving operational excellence, and maintaining compliance with internal and external policies. This position supervises the Japan AP operation remotely from China and collaborates with stakeholders across HSBC.

Job Responsibility:

Manages the delivery of timely and effective invoice and T&E processing
Prevent inappropriate payments resulting in operational losses
Production, maintenance, and communication of accurate management information
Complete variance and trend analyses for financial and operational business management
Resolve issues related to Business Continuity, Records Retention Management, and Operational Losses
Timely and effective response to user needs and information requests
Provide effective service against published service levels
Maintain a customer-driven service while critically reviewing non-standard requests
Manage local projects, working with other departments and coordinating recommendations
Support development and implementation of system changes
Engage with Regional Head of Accounts Payable to support productivity and standardization
Ensure standardized reporting for effective operational management
Identify areas for standardization and migration within local processes
Increase automation and process compliance
Support changes in behavior to enable standardized and lower-cost processes

Requirements:

Understanding of HSBC structures, processes, and objectives across the Group
Ability to remotely manage team (both inhouse and outsourced) and stakeholders
Ability to understand and independently handle new and existing systems and processing
Ability to work independently, interact with stakeholders within the HSBC in Japan, Regional Office and other countries
Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
Consultative and client-centric approach in service delivery, supported by strong problem solving skills
Highly adaptable and be able to work in a dynamic working environment with a strong drive and be able to work under pressure
A high degree of professionalism and tact in handling sensitive situations
Business level verbal and written communications skills and reading and writing documentations required in both English and Japanese

Nice to have:

A comprehensive understanding of a broad range understanding of the accounting
Comprehensive understanding of how large banks operate, key challenges faced in the operating environment

What we offer:

Continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities
Inclusive and diverse environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 10, 2025

Expiration:
October 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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