Senior Lead Analyst, Accounts Payable

Job id: 36749

Job location:

JP

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Why we need this role

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of accounts payable transactions while supporting process improvements, internal controls, and stakeholder relationships across the organization.

Join us and you will be part of a fast-growing community of like-minded experts, with opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career while contributing to operational excellence.

What you will do

Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing and issue resolution.
Perform account reconciliations, investigate outstanding items, and ensure timely resolution of payment and invoice-related inquiries.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including prepayment reviews, GR/IR analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
5+ years of Accounts Payable or Finance Operations experience in a multinational environment.
Act as a key contact for vendors, business stakeholders, procurement, treasury, and external auditors
Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to team members and support cross-functional projects when required.

What we're looking for

The successful candidate will have solid Accounts Payable experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across a global organization.

Must haves:

5+ years of Accounts Payable or Finance Operations experience in a multinational environment.
Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payment cycles, vendor management, and AP controls.
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Business-level English communication skills (written and verbal).

Might haves:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience working in a Shared Services or Global Business Services environment.
Knowledge of internal controls and audit requirements.
Experience with process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of Japanese tax regulations
Project management or team leadership experience.

What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
Global Family Leave Policy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.