Accounts Payable Team Lead

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,300 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

As the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing the global Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, and maintaining compliance with financial policies and controls. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage governance and risk across the AP function, delivering high-quality service to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Oversee and guide the regional Accounts Payable teams, ensuring efficient and effective processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls, proactively identifying and addressing any breaches.
• Timely Processing: Ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices, staff expense claims, and payments.
• Corporate Card Management: Administer and reconcile corporate card accounts, ensuring accurate records and users adhere to policy guidelines.
• Reconciliations & Reporting: Perform vendor account reconciliations and submit regular management reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external audits, as well as across multiple functions and international locations.
• Government Reporting: Ensure all required government reports are submitted on time and in compliance with regulations.
• Issue Resolution: Manage the AP mailbox, responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.

Role Responsibilities

• Global Billing & Invoicing: Managing the team to be able to process a high volume of invoices with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring compliance with multi-currency and international tax requirements (e.g., VAT, GST, WHT).
• Month-End Close: Lead the AP team in adhering to strict month-end close deadlines, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• System Expertise: Utilize ERP systems such as Oracle AP, SAP Concur, and Oracle iProcurement to manage accounts payable processes.
• Financial Controls: Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal financial controls and compliance processes, operating within a robust control environment.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Use intermediate Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and KPI-driven reporting.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth AP operations.

Experience & Competencies

Essential

• Proven leadership experience in an Accounts Payable environment, managing teams across multiple locations.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in processing high volumes of invoices and maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Experience working within tight month-end close deadlines.
• Proficient in managing multiple AP sub-ledgers and handling multi-currency transactions.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, fostering collaboration across finance and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive problem-solving with a focus on issue resolution and process improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and evolve processes accordingly.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring precision and consistency in financial operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with international tax regulations (e.g., VAT, GST, WHT).

Desirable

• Experience in a corporate or large firm setting with complex organisational structures.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and AP processes.

Working Hours

• This role may require working flexible shifts to accommodate operational needs across different time zones.

Job Band and Level

• Professional, 5

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

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