Manager AP

• Description
• Role Purpose

The Accounts Payable Manager will be managing Global Operations for his/ her Process.

Will be required to work with on shore counter parts, Customers and business managers.

Will be working on issue resolution and Process improvements in AP Process.

Will need to make sure the process SLA's are maintained in all regions.

Will work on ensuring the IHG Values are adhered and team members work towards it.

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for review of team operations, specialized transactions, and service quality.

Ensure tasks assigned to the department are completed per the process responsibility matrix and satisfy the regional requirements.

Direct and oversee of the preparation of timely, accurate monthly work related items

Demonstrate expertise in Issue Resolution, Providing Permanent Fixes for recurring issues.

Define, implement and monitor Process related updates and changes.

Timely and accurate data to be provided to auditors as and when the request arises for the various AP related audits.

Should be able to put processes in place to ensure smooth delivery of operations.

Should work on a Continuous Improvement Plan for ensuring Performance does not slip in any region.

People Management: Coach and develop team members: hire, fire, assess, discipline, document performance, succession planning and recommend salary and classification changes.

Work on minimizing Attrition in Process.

Direct process to ensure proper controls are in place for the team and direct efforts to ensure team productivity is measured, scored and communicated according to standards.

Actively work with the Regional Counterparts to ensure if there are any issues and provide necessary solutions to them

To ensure process applied by India based regional accounting teams are consistent and conform to the global model.

Active Participation in enhancement and project related work for AP.

Actively manage the business continuity and disaster recovery plans for the regional process.

Seek opportunities under the IHG’s environmental strategy and the implementation there-of.

Timely Merit reviews and Performance appraisals

Key Skills & Experiences

Education

Post Graduate Degree preferred.

Relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of PeopleSoft or other enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office.

Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and developing people.

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Experience in working along side a global team.

Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing and resolving problems or inconsistencies in transactions and system.

Experience:

6-8 years progressive work related experience in accounting and finance with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/processes related to the position as well as 3-5 years managing people

Positive attitude and High levels of energy

Physical Requirements –

Work is performed in a normal office environment.

Ability to function effectively in different time zones.

Work may include regional and/or international travel.