Accounts Payable Manager

3 semanas atrás


Lisboa, Portugal Hiscox Tempo inteiro

Job Type:
Fixed Term

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

The Team

The Accounts Payable team based in Portugal services 5 business units across the international Hiscox group and is responsible for the paying of supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and on time.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead and embed the change for our newly restructured global accounts payable team based in Lisbon. This is a critical role focused on ensuring smooth transitions, standardising processes, and achieving operational excellence during a period of significant change.

**Responsibilities**:
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead and manage the global accounts payable team, ensuring alignment with organisational goals- Alongside the Deputy Manager, provide training, guidance, and support to team members to enhance performance and development- Foster a collaborative and positive working environment

Process Improvement and Standardisation:
- Evaluate and standardise accounts payable processes across the global team- Implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance- Develop and document standard operating procedures

Change Management:
- Drive the successful embedding of the new global accounts payable structure in Lisbon- Manage stakeholder communication and expectations during the transition- Monitor and report on the progress of the change initiatives- Promote expense management and cost control throughout the Business by providing regular, timely, and targeted reporting from the procurement system, Marketplace

Operational Excellence:
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations- Manage relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues- Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts payable, ensuring that monthly reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts are conducted in compliance with internal control policy

Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and international accounting standards- Identify and mitigate risks related to accounts payable operations- Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain high standards of accuracy and integrity,

Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and present regular reports on accounts payable metrics and performance- Analyse data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management

Person Specification- Fluent in English & Portuguese (Spanish, French, German or Dutch will be an added value)- Strong leadership and people management skills, being able to support and encourage others to ensure quality services are consistently delivered- Experience of managing KPIs, SLAs and other performance metrics- Mindset of continuous development, able to demonstrate how to effectively deliver change to different stakeholder groups- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Especially to senior levels- Demonstratable understanding of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures would be an advantage- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Professional- Experience in Accounts Payable is essential- Intermediate to Advanced Excel knowledge- Oracle and/or Procure to Pay system knowledge necessary

Why Hiscox?- Healthy work-life balance with our 35h/week and hybrid working system- Holidays: 25 days + 2 Hiscox Days (Extra two days Annual Leave)- Health insurance, gym allowance, pension plan etc- After 5 years work 1-month sabbatical leave- Team spirit with many opportunities to engage and an open culture

About Hiscox

Hiscox is an international insurer specialised in the market of luxury goods & property, and high-end professional insurance. As experts in risk, we give people and businesses the confidence to realise their ambitions. With offices in 9 European countries, we have a very international staff and encourage a culture that fosters inclusion and collaboration, offering exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In our Lisbon office we have the privilege of employing approximately 500 exceptional professionals representing 29 diverse nationalities. Despite our central location within the city, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As part of our commitment to our employees’ well-being, we provide a 35-hour workweek along with the option for a hybrid working schedule.
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