Accounts Payable Manager €70k Permanent

Our client is a leader in its field and is currently recruiting for an experienced AP Manager to lead a dynamic and expanding team.

This is a permanent role based in Tallaght Dublin 24.  Salary is €70k plus benefits.

The Accounts Payable Manager will report directly to the CFO and is responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounts payable processes for the Group. This role will include management of the AP functions within each company and driving an appropriate strategy to integrate a centralised AP process for the group.

DUTIES OF THE ROLE :

• Systems Integration
• Work closely with the procurement team to identify and integrate a centralised system to manage the end-to-end procurement process (i.e. PO generation through to invoice approval and payment). This system will need to be integrated into the local ERP system
• Ensuring the system integration has the required level of segregation of duties and is in line with Group standards from a controls perspective
• Manage the relationship with the systems provider on an ongoing basis

• Accounts Payable
• Ensure all invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner
• Ensure all invoices are in line with terms and conditions per contracts
• Reconciliation of monthly statements from suppliers to the nominal ledgers
• Support the financial accounting team with monthly reporting (i.e. preparation of supplier reconciliations, implementing reconciliation tracker tools, providing oversight of unpaid invoices to be accrued, etc)
• Put in place a KPI tracking process to monitor performance of the AP function (e.g. number of invoices paid late, time taken to approve invoices, penalties for late payments, etc)
• Ensure proper records of accounts is maintained
• Ensure that systems, policies and procedures adhere to company policies while functioning with accuracy and timeliness
• Standardise procedures to generate efficiencies and create internal templates to be used by the organisation
• Ensure good working relationships with suppliers are maintained

• People Management
• Put in place a high performing team to support the integration of the existing business units and to support the continued growth of the organisation
• Manage the AP team and ensure proper objectives, succession planning, etc is in place to support the ongoing development of the team

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Previous experience working in a senior AP role, preferably with a Plc background
• Previous experience of systems integration an advantage
• Proven ability to manage and work as part of a team
• Experience of Navision an advantage
• Proficient with Microsoft products including Excel