Accounts Payable Manager

Our client, a highly regarded multi asset Investment firm are expanding their Finance function by hiring a new Accounts Payable Manager to own the full accounts payable cycle and develop our Accounts Payable function. The ideal candidate has a strong background in multi-country accounts payable processes, excellent analytical skills, and a keen eye for accuracy and efficiency.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop an offshore AP team.
2. Oversee the full purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle, including invoice processing, employee expense claims, three-way matching, and payment runs.
3. Manage multi-currency AP across multiple legal entities in various jurisdictions.
4. Ensure accurate and timely posting of supplier invoices in line with month-end deadlines.
5. Own the supplier statement reconciliation process and resolve aged items promptly.
6. Develop and produce spend and ageing reports to support MI reporting, analysis and forecasting with FP&A and the wider Finance team.
7. Support monthly close processes, including journal entries and accruals, applying local accounting standards revenue recognition principles.
8. Contribute to external audits by providing required invoice documentation as required.
9. Participate in process improvements and digital transformation initiatives to enhance payables accuracy and cycle time.
10. Contribute to the enhancement of financial policies and procedures to strengthen control environments and ensure best practice.
11. Responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team.

Background & Experience

1. This newly created role requires a strong understanding of accounts payable processes for a global supplier base.
2. Have approximately 5+ years’ experience in accounts payable ideally with and Asset management business.
3. Professional accounting qualification (AAT, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
4. Strong working knowledge of AP controls, segregation of duties, and audit requirements.
5. Familiarity with VAT treatment across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and EU.
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across all levels, locations and business functions.
7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple payment cycles.
8. Excellent analytical skills and with keen attention to detail.
9. Collaborative team player with the confidence to challenge processes and propose improvements.
10. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment with competing deadlines.
11. Good understanding of accounting principles and accounting controls.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools; Power BI or equivalent is advantageous.
13. Experience with a major ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or equivalent).

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.