Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking to fill an AP Manager position. In this role, you will be responsible for the management of Convera’s overall global Accounts Payable function, ensuring that all vendor and customer/partner payments are paid on time. You will be managing the day-to-day operations of AP function by supervising a small internal team with a continuous improvement mindset. Your role will also oversee the outsourced AP team and set objectives and KPIs while supporting the business with timely reporting and other ad-hoc requests.

You will handle escalated issues from employees and vendors and resolve problems as needed. For this role, you will need progressive experience in managing an Accounts Payable team. You should have a Bachelors (or similar) degree in Accounting / Finance, or equivalent work experience. We would prefer you to also bring previous experience of managing offshore or outsourced Accounts Payable teams, but this is not a necessity. You must be someone who enjoys being part of a fast-paced, lean and technology-led organization. You will also be a strong influencer and used to implementing and working through change. Previous experience of lean and agile working methodologies is also desirable.

Strong interpersonal skills are also a must as this position will require liaison with cross functional and international teams.

• →Manage accounts payable functions for multiple legal entities in multiple currencies
• →Coordinate with A/P outsourced team to provide seamless AP workflow
• →Review vendor statements and resolve outstanding items.
• →Coach and review work of staff
• →Ownership and understanding of segregation of duties matrix
• →Identify and implement process improvements
• →Develop, implement, and maintain systems, policies, and procedures, to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• →Assist with internal and external audits as required

• Fluent in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3-5 years experience in managing an Accounts Payable department in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger coding concepts and its implications as it relates to accurate financial statement presentation.
• Experience with Microsoft products.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Effective customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Dispute resolution skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in priority.
• Experience working in a complex multi-currency AP environment a plus.
• Experience working in an Oracle Cloud environment a plus.

Convera is the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world. Formerly Western Union Business Solutions, we leverage decades of industry expertise and technology-led payment solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers – helping them capture more value with every transaction. Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers, educational institutions, financial institutions, law firms, and NGOs.

Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers, making Convera a rewarding workplace. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.