Keywords Studios, a global leader in media localization, voice-over, and creative services for the gaming and entertainment industry, is expanding its Global Finance Shared Services Center (GSSC) in Milan. We are seeking a Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to take on a key leadership role within our international finance team.

About the Role:

As a Senior AP Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, overseeing, and optimizing our global AP processes. You will act as the right hand to the Global AP Manager and coordinate a small team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in a high-volume, multi-currency, multi-entity environment.

This role is ideal for a Senior AP leader with strong systems knowledge (Oracle, NetSuite, or similar ERP), a track record of managing cross-border payables, and experience in leading or mentoring teams within a Shared Services environment.

Oversight and Leadership

Lead day-to-day AP operations for a portfolio of international entities Supervise and mentor 2-3 junior AP specialists Ensure on-time, accurate payment runs and vendor settlements across regions

Process Excellence

Champion best practices in AP workflows and internal controls Collaborate with the Global AP Manager to improve efficiency and standardization Support onboarding of new entities (e.g., North America) into the Shared Service framework

Vendor and Stakeholder Management

Manage escalations and critical vendor relationships Act as a liaison with procurement, finance, and treasury teams globally

Month-End & Compliance

Review and approve AP reconciliations, accruals, and reporting packages Assist with statutory reporting, audits, and compliance with IFRS and internal policies

Technology & Systems

Utilize Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent ERP systems to manage payables Leverage tools like Kanbina AI and Excel for data insights and continuous improvement