Accounts Payable Manager

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.

Our 'Own It' culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That's our vision. We're driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you're as driven as we are, join us. You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.

Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable team and coordinating the operations and workload of the LATAM 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 Senior Accounts Payable Manager based in Chennai 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.
• 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.

What you need?

-Bachelors degree

-5+ as a Sr. Accounts Payable experience

-Advanced English

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.