Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Manager - Accounts Payable - Shared Services Croda is a FTSE100 organisation focused on our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With a market capitalisation of ~£6 billion and nearly 6,000 employees globally, our smart science is found in products that touch our lives every day. As the name behind some of the world’s most successful brands, we are developing innovative and sustainable ingredients that provide vital functionality to the Consumer Care markets. As we continue to deliver cutting-edge technology and new ideas, we are looking for a Accounts Payable manager to join our organisation and be a part of our finance team to ensure efficient processing of vendor invoices compliance to Croda's ethics policy. Reporting into the Finance Controller, you will ensure Invoices are booked on time, vendors are paid on time, monitoring the cash forecast, monitoring of KPI of the function, follow up for Vendor invoices, implementing Ethics and Compliance measures. Who We’re Looking For At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive. Degree qualified in Accounting, MBA or semi qualified CA. Proven Experience of Vendor Management / Accounts Payable process Must have exposure to SAP, experience of S/4 Hana would be added advantage. Strong inter-personal skills and ability to communicate with customers in an assertive manner Additional Knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax would be of added advantage. Ability to work within a team and also lead the team. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the Accounts Payable team by setting objectives, carrying out annual appraisals and ensuring the personal and professional development of each individual in the shared service centre. Demonstrate understanding of a range of complex work procedures especially Vendor management, applicable laws, and knowledge of applicable GST, Income tax regulation. Work closely with procurement, finance and other functions in the business. Demonstrate strong influencing skills to ensure all controls and processes are adequate, documented and consistently followed. Maintain relationships with Vendors and be able to have influence over them in case of unexpected problems. Dealing with various Croda Companies colleagues whose work is being handled by the shared service centre. Communicate and coordinate with regional colleagues to resolve day to day issues. Contribute significantly to set-up the service level agreements with other countries and setting, monitoring and improving KPIs for the Payables team. Continuously review and challenge the Accounts Payable processes to deliver efficient and controlled processes. Solve a degree of complex problems and work with various bespoke software while maintaining accountability within your own department and consult your line manager on wider impacting decisions. To apply knowledge, which may be acquired through on the job experience, to ensure compliance to the Company’s Policy whilst maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the Vendor ledgers. Provide senior management with periodic analysis, updates and time bound reports. Be responsible for review and/or preparing monthly balance sheet schedules and handling internal and external audit queries pertaining to the accounts payable / provisions area. Regular communication with vendors in a timely manner to ensure smooth functioning of Accounts Payable function. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments. Decisions to be taken within clearly defined tasks. This affects entire department or disciplines within other departments. In case of more complex decisions, advice of the line manager is readily available. You are required to comply with Internal Group ethics framework. What We Offer Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including: Free Parking at site Best in class Medical Benefits Transportation Career Development Generous leave policies Additional Information Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Why Croda? At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organization with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do. Show more Show less