The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for the performance of the Fleet and Corporate Accounts Payable function to achieve contracted SLAs., Setting and implementing short- and medium-term strategic objectives for the AP function to achieve the Corporate Services and Northern Marine Group objectives
Ensure all AP processes are documented and functioning correctly to ensure suppliers are paid on time and in line with client SLAs
Drive improvements in processes and technology and work with related business functions to implement transformational and continuous improvement of AP
Manage the AP team in the UK and Mumbai, including responsibility for resource management, allocating responsibilities, appraisals, training, talent management, career planning and development as well as managing performance.
Stay abreast of industry developments and software solutions to ensure NMG is at the forefront of best practice
Ensure supplier complaints and complex payment issues are properly managed and resolved
Ensure communications with Business Unit are prompt and effective
Ensure business processes and procedures are clearly documented and followed
Analyse AP performance and provide reports and business intelligence to Business Units, suggesting and implementing improvements where possible
Review and ensure adherence to payment timetables
Plan and prioritise workload and ensure sufficient resources are in place to deliver service levels
Ensure timely reconciliation of supplier statements
Identify technology solutions for the automatic processing of intercompany invoices
Ensure intercompany payments are made on time and reconciliation of statements
Investigate areas of the function suitable for RPA solutions
Monitor commitment reports and accruals and ensure the team proactively obtain copy vendor invoices where necessary
Monitor and evaluate workflows and ensure appropriate user access to ERP systems
Monitor effectiveness and reliability of AP applications and systems
Document and report any non-conformances within AP
Ensure AP-related interfaces with the ERP are maintained and functioning
Attend key supplier meetings
Assist senior management with ad hoc requests, projects, reports and research
Occasional travel as required
You may be asked from time to time be asked to undertake other tasks that are considered to be relevant to your position.
Degree or Diploma in a Finance related subject or within a similar field such as AAT/ACCA. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of the above qualifications.
Substantial Accounts Payable / Finance experience
Experience managing a team of staff including appraisals, development and other management tasks.
Experience of working within a large, multinational, and complex organisation
Knowledge of complex financial and accounting software
Knowledge of MS Office products specifically Excel Knowledge of general accounting principles and software
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good planning and organisation skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict timelines.
Strong leadership and personnel management skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to multi-task
Good written and verbal communication
Motivated
Proactive
Flexible
Collaborative