Finance AP Team Manager

About the company 

IWG has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution for more than 30 years. We have made it possible for organizations and individuals everywhere to take a new approach to the traditional working day. We have over 3,400 locations across over 110 countries allowing millions of people every day to have a great day at work.  

Our customers are start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large multinationals. With unique business goals, people and aspirations. They want workspaces and communities to match their needs. We provide them with choice through our portfolio of brands, covering serviced offices (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18), commercial real estate brokerage and managed office solutions.  

Join us at www.iwgplc.com

Job Purpose

Manage the financial accounting and operational activities within the P2P Transactional Finance Tower which covers accounts payable areas such as invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for all operational activities and financial reports for the AP process such as aging, invoice processing, payment runs and managing escalations.


• Provide support and monitor deliverables during month-end closing including engagement with different GSC reporting teams.


• Engage with ongoing projects to ensure AP requirements are aligned once new processes or functions are implemented.


• Provide full support to internal and external stakeholders by delivering requirements based on agreed timelines and quality standards.


• Lead, manage, and motivate the teams. Handle escalations of critical issues pertaining to vendor inquiries and disputes.


• Mentor, coach, and provide feedback through positive reinforcement and developmental plans.


• Identify process improvements that will contribute to increased efficiency and decreased risk in various AP processes.


• Provide analysis and feedback on the root cause of issues and drive corrective and preventive actions to resolve them.


• Ensure future migrations and acquisitions are properly set up and documented in the AP ledgers.


• Represent the team in meetings and discuss team performance in senior management reviews including preparation of metrics and KPI reports.

Qualifications

• College/bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/banking or equivalent.


• Highly proficient in using various accounting and office applications.


• Dynamic, hands-on, proactive self-starter. Resilience is a must.


• Strong team leader with the ability to coach and develop people.


• Ability to identify the impact of each activity and adjust priorities accordingly.


• Intelligent, numerate, and able to quickly grasp complex issues.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Results-driven with the ability to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility.


• Proven ability to deliver to tight deadlines.


• Ability to interact with all levels in the organization.


• A team player, with high energy levels.


• Customer service approach; focused on serving all key stakeholders.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• At least 4 years of experience in finance and accounting, managing transactional processes within a multinational company or shared service environment.


• At least 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.