Job Description
Job Details: Manager - Finance (Accounts Payable)
Location: Permanent
Department: Finance
Who are we looking for?
We are currently seeking a Finance Manager (Accounts Payable) to join our expanding Finance team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional to develop their career in a fast-growing company. The successful candidate will manage a busy and exciting area within the Corporate Finance team.
What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?
- The ideal candidate will have at minimum part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ATI) or a degree in a related field (Business/finance/economics may be considered in lieu of accounting studies).
- A minimum of four years prior experience in a finance facing role, with previous experience working with accounting software.
- Accounts payable experience is a distinct advantage. Prior experience in the financial services sector is also an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating a team.
- Proficiency in Excel is a requirement for the role. Prior working knowledge of accounting packages, Word, Outlook, and Sharepoint is an advantage. Previous experience using Sage Intacct is an advantage.
What is your role and your responsibilities?
The role will manage the AP function within Carne Group and support the growth in our business.
- Ensure the processing of vendor invoices and payments across all our group locations.
- Recording invoices by appropriate entity and cost centre, ensuring appropriate approvals and regular reconciliation of balances.
- Ensure the accurate tracking of client reimbursable invoices and payments.
- Ensure the posting of cash payments and regular reconciliation of bank balances across multiple banks, entities, and locations.
- Stakeholder services; maintain strong and positive working relationships with external vendors and internal teams in support of accounts payable objectives.
- Maintaining relationships with banks across all our operating entities in multiple locations.
- Monitor cash balances in each location and managing intra-group cash flow.
- Expense control; support for month-end accounts closure and reconciliation of balances, FP&A activities, and budgeting/forecasting.
- Ensure internal and external audits queries associated with AP activity are managed.
- Support transformation activities within the finance function.
- Assist other key functions within the finance team and cross-team cover where required.
What Competencies do you require?
- Ability to build and maintain relationships – a person who enjoys engaging and communicating with other team members and internal and external stakeholders – both verbally and by email.
- A support mindset – a person who is client-focused (internal and external) and enjoys supporting others and going the extra mile.
- Being organised and structured – the role will require the ability to manage work volumes by being organised and structured in approach and adhering to procedures and processes.
- Ability to multi-task – the ideal person for the role will be able to manage varying volumes of tasks and transactions each week/month/quarter and will be able to switch from task to task and prioritise appropriately.
- Resilience – a person who is aware of the constantly changing business environment and team requirements and who is able to engage well with others to ensure tasks stay on track.
- Interested in learning & development – the team in Carne is supportive and learning-focused.
Who is Carne Group?
Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 700+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman, and Channel Islands.
Excellence and innovation are central to Carne's work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.