Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Dublin

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable team and coordinating the operations and workload of the Dublin AP function.  The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate high levels of customer service and an understanding of Accounts Payable processes/compliance including SOX.  The role will report to the Finance Director based in Dublin and involve a significant amount of interaction with both internal and external third parties.  The Accounts Payable Manager will also be required to analyze data, provide reports to management as needed, assist with projects and continually evaluate current processes for areas of improvements.

Responsibilities

·         Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team; booking and payment of investigator payments, invoices, payment requests and employee expenses in a timely manner. 

·         Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Maintenance team; Oracle set-up of investigators, suppliers and employees.  Reporting daily on investigator volume set-ups.

·         Effectively manage the teams ensuring they are trained appropriately and provided with on the job assistance, advice and direction.

·         Demonstrate consistent ability to prioritise responsibilities and meet AP timelines.

·         Ensure day-to-day activities of the teams are accurate, of a high quality and in line with internal controls.

·         Develop and maintain pro-active working relationships with both internal and external customers.

·         Identify, discuss and negotiate resolution of issues/concerns with appropriate groups in an open and timely manner. Deal with queries from investigators, suppliers and employees in an open and collaborative way.

·         Interact with both internal and external auditors and ensure processes are SOX compliant.  Assist with Sponsor audits and query resolution as required.

·         Effectively direct, motivate, monitor and manage work priorities of self and direct reports.  Including succession planning and staff development.

·         Take a leadership role in terms of implementing improvements to the AP function which better enables and enhances ICON’s business.

·         Assist the EU Finance Director with ad-hoc project work.

Qualifications/Experience Required

·         Minimum 5 years broad financial experience with at least 2 years in an Accounts Payable Management role.

·         Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service

·         Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

·         Experience of working in a multicurrency and multi-banking environment

·         Flexible team player, willing to take on new challenges

·         Excellent working knowledge of best practices with regards to all aspects of the Accounts Payable process

·         Experience of implementing/improving controls and driving efficiencies in a fast-moving environment

·         Good working knowledge of Oracle and proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

·         Ability to coach and mentor other direct reports and work as part of a team

·         Experience of working within a shared services environment advantageous

Benefits of Working in ICON

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.   Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage. We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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