Franklin Templeton - Manager - Accounts Payable - CA

Manager - Accounts Payable - Should be a CA qualified

Position is responsible for the direct supervision of the Accounts Payable Associates. Their role is to ensure workload is allocated equitably, staff is fully trained to support invoice data entry and payments processing, handling expense reports for their assigned region, and that the quality and quantity of input is within the service level agreement.

Job Responsibilities :

Supervise team including but not limited to :

- Hours worked

- Quality of input; Address errors and complaints

- Productivity levels

- Review and adjust workload allocation to ensure timely processing of invoices. Ensure a back log is not formed

- Ensure issues are appropriately escalated to the NoAm AP Shared Service / & other respective region Managers. Other regions include Singapore / Dubai / ISC / AMC.

- Ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, and regional regulatory reporting requirements affecting data capture of invoices.

- Compile reports required by management and government agencies

- Performing reconciliation

- Prepare various Month / Quarter / Year end schedules and provide information for Audit

- Provide service to customers by answering questions, providing information, making Referrals, and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution

- Ensure each team member is meeting the minimum required quality and productivity targets.

- Approves vouchers for payment, and checks that payment issuance is accomplished accurately and in a timely basis.

- Ensures Sarbanes Oxley compliance and other audit requirements are fully carried out within all assigned areas in Accounts Payable.

- Performs other duties as assigned by the Shared Service Center Accounts Payable Manager

Train and develop staff. Examples include :

- Assist the Shared Service Accounts Payable Manager in continuous improvement of defined controls and procedures in order to meet company objectives.

- Work with NoAm AP Shared Services Manager to develop and implement a formal training process and update as needed

- Coach and motivate staff

- Provide developmental opportunities for future growth

- Ensure staff has training necessary to meet performance objectives

- Plan and prepare annual PMP/performance development process and monitor progress

- Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates, and expedite Workflow

Knowledge, Education, And Experience :

- Preferred CA Qualified candidates only

- Overall 8 -10 years work experience in the fields of GL/Accounting/Transaction based Accounts Payable function.

- At least two years of experience at supervisory capacity

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Licenses And Certifications :

- None

Additional Desirable Qualifications :

- Advanced / Professional qualification in Accounting

- Knowledge of PeopleSoft or other ERP system

Skills And Abilities :

- Read, analyze, and interpret procedures and governmental policies/regulations

- Strong English language reading comprehension skills

- Strong English language verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to train and provide direction

- Solid Microsoft Office skills:

- Word: Forms, Index and Tables

- Excel: Forms, Formulas, Functions, Pivot Tables, & Graphs

- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties including Company management and outside business associates

- Apply generally accepted accounting principles and procedures

- Strong attention to details

- Ability to interact with management on a regular basis

- Ability to work with minimal supervision

- Excellent analytical, training and motivational skills

- Ability to maintain confidentiality

- Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines

- Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and to coordinate the work of others

- Ability to maintain updated knowledge of procedures, products and activities of assigned area

- Ability to accurately proofread documents

- Ability to adhere/respond to established time frames and schedules

- Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team environment

- Ability to operate a personal computer and related software

- Ability to operate general office equipment including ten key, typewriter, copier, and fax

- Ability to work under pressure

- Ability to maintain a professional image

- Commitment to excellent customer service and support

- Serve as a role model and mentor for team members

Problem Solving And Decision Making :

- Solve problems of moderate scope and complexity, refers to policies and practices for guidance

- Work is performed under general direction; participates in determining objectives of assignment; work is reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives

Physical Requirements :

- Ability to hear and speak to employees on the phone and in person

- Ability to sit for long hours at a time

- Ability to see the letters and numbers on a personal computer screen and on memos, reports and other documents (near vision)

- Requires moderate right and left hand coordination for the use of a personal computer

Supervisory Responsibility :

- Supervises non-exempt staff

- Coordinates duties of staff

- Provides process and procedure guidance to staff