Accounts Payable Manager

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management

• Maintain and enforce a documented system of controls and procedures
• Manage the day to day running of the accounts payable team
• Assist in the development and implementation of automated processes within our NetSuite system to build a more efficient and accurate accounting function including invoice processing, vendor payments, revaluations etc.
• Responsible for the on-going professional development of the team
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders (for example country FC/FDs, Bank relationship managers, key vendors, etc.)
• Managing key dependencies and competing deadlines to ensure that the team meets all of it's deliverables

Transactions

• Ensure all accounting activity is recorded in a timely manner (for example AP, AR, FX, regular Bank & balance sheet reconciliations)
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over approvals of expense invoices
• Identify global/ group purchasing opportunities to minimise vendor list and maximise cost savings
• Ensure all transactional data is of the highest quality, aiding meaningful analysis.

Reporting

• Provide input to reporting of monthly results as required;
• Preparation of weekly cash flash reports for the FC, and maintenance of ongoing cash forecasting
• Development of system generated reporting to monitor team KPIs (such as number of invoices pending payments).
• Provide other ad-hoc financial analyses as required

Compliance

• Assist with the coordination of legal entity audits including timing, liaison with Audit Managers & provision of information to support the audit
• Manage cashflow, appointment of bank signatories and ensure compliance with bank covenants
• Comply with all relevant reporting requirements

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Qualifications:

• Degree of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting.
• CPA (or equivalent) qualified accountant (Highly desirable)

Work Experience:

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience within a finance team
• Experience of motivating and managing a team in a challenging, fast paced environment
• Cash flow management experience over multiple location/platforms/currencies
• System development experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience in a multi-jurisdictional environment and managing FX exposure
• Exposure in a shared service or BPO environment would be an advantage
• Experience of driving projects for operational efficiency and excellence

Other Skills and Experience:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong MS excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office products
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines both for yourself, and the Fin Ops team
• Ability to Build strong working relationships with stakeholders (internal and external)
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.