Accounts Payable - Manager

Responsibilities will include:

·      Control and ownership of the Accounts Payable Support Services function for multiple jurisdictions

·      Acts as a custodian for AP activities.

·      Leadership and Management of the AP team to ensure all issues are resolved and deadlines are met.

·      Responding to stakeholders’ and suppliers’ queries and requests for information

·      Approval and checking electronic transfers, payments and journals ensuring all entries are correctly accounted for

·      Build/Review process KPIs.

·      Month end reporting requirements for the Balance Sheet captions of centralised cost management companies

·      Ensure that costs processed and paid centrally are recorded in the correct entity

·      Reconciliations and exception reporting to support the system management process for the Navan travel and expenses platform

·      To maintain the control environment to ensure all payments are timely and correct and that company policies and procedures are adhered to

·      Identify and recommend improvements to Accounts Payable processes and systems

·      Support Financial Controller in relation to reporting requirements for Group VAT return.

·      Strategic planning for long term centralised Accounts payable function.

Qualifications and competencies

·      Experience of building strong working relationships and managing senior stakeholders, both within the business

·      Ability to communicate and co-ordinate clearly with multiple parties across the Group

·      Experience of staff management

·      Excellent time management and organisational skills with high level of attention to detail

·      Relevant Professional qualification (e.g., ACT/ACCA/ACA/CFA)

·      Experience with Accounting Systems, including SUN, iPos, V1, Navan

·      Advanced computer skills, including Excel and Word