My client, a global technology business based near WATERLOO STATION is seeking an ACCOUNTS_PAYABLE_MANAGER to join their growing business.
THE ROLE
*Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the AP department.
*Transforming our processes to take advantage of the latest technology and reduce the time from invoicing to approval to payment.
*Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP team, providing guidance and support to ensure departmental goals are met.
*Review and reconcile AP transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
*Daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
*Coordinate and execute weekly and ad hoc scheduled payment runs, ensuring all payments are made accurately and on time.
*Monitor vendor accounts and manage communication to resolve inquiries and discrepancies promptly.
*Prepare regular reports and analysis related to AP activities for management review and develop & monitor KPI team metrics.
*Reconcile company credit cards and reimbursement of expenses.
*Document business processes, continuously improve the efficiency of the AP operations and strengthen controls with respect to the transaction cycles.
*Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and streamline workflow.
*Support the team to run and investigate any discrepancies on the creditors listing and responding to ad hoc queries across the business when required.
*Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the AP function.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, resolving any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.
*Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including procurement, finance, and other departments, to address issues and ensure smooth collaboration.
*Continued communication to the wider team for upcoming renewals and contract fulfillment.
*Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations in all AP and expense processes.
*Generate and analyse reports to provide insights into payment trends, aging, and other key metrics.
*Facilitate internal and external audits related to AP processes, providing necessary documentation and support
*Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
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THE IDEAL PERSON
*4 or more years of experience in a managerial role leading AR and AP teams.
*Experience managing AP function transformation
*Experience working European and complex payments e.g. CIS.
*Deep understanding of VAT and Sales tax reporting and compliance.
*Experience dealing with high volumes of data.
*Good working knowledge of Excel (including v-lookups & pivot tables).
*NetSuite is a nice to have

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