Misys - Manager - Accounts Payable Ops - P2P

Key Result Areas and Main Responsibilities:

Relationship Management:

Candidate must have experience in dealing with P2P in multinational environment. Play role in internal and external relationship management. Liaise with procurement, senior management, businesses, RFDs, treasury and group finance. Create and agree on SLA's, targets and ensure that target deliverables are achieved globally.

AP Process & System Improvement:

Own and drive AP programme, deliver on savings and drive further system changes in line with global AP standards to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality. Be responsible for all credit policies and AP procedures and define in close co-operation with procurement the other AP related policies. Ensure all AP processes are SOX compliant on design and implementation and ensure well documented documentation and walk throughs. Responsible for implementation of all recommended improvements.

Metrics and Dashboards:

Manage and monitor performance of the SSC globally for the accounting team / invoice processing team. Set yearly targets on KPI's and SLA's and monitor via clear dashboard reporting. Discuss and take corrective measurements if necessary. Play a pro-active role in the Governance structure.

People Management:

Create an environment where skilled people are motivated and committed to the achievement of the AP objectives. Ensure that AP Support Team performs against finance objectives. Strengthen the team, coaching and motivating staff. Monitor execution and results, taking all necessary measures. Optimize team performance through stretching goals and direction. Be actively involved in the hiring and performance appraisal of the staff.

Qualifications

Functional and Technical Competencies:

- Deep experience of running Procure to Pay (accounts payable) processes.

- Good understanding of Invoice Processing, Workflow, key process controls

- Should have worked on an ERP (Netsuite, SAP, Oracle or similar). Proficiency with MicroSoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experiences (and any other requirements):

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar business related area preferred.

- Minimum 5 years experience in leading Procure to Pay operations.

- Some experience with treasury/banking, travel & expense (T&E) and credit card matters.

- Experience of working in a Financial Shared Service.

- Very Good communication skills

- Exposure in quality management (preferably six sigma certified) would be preferred

- Should have process transition experience

Other requirements:

- Concern for order, quality, accuracy and building relationships.

- Self-starter, proactive problem solver.

- Assertive