Implement the John Crane Global Shared Accounting Services strategy, policies and operating model
Ensure the successful set-up of the India Finance Shared Service teams to deliver the services in accordance with the SLAs
Ensure all services provided are to the required quality and financial control standards Lead and drive Knowledge Transfer from local finance teams ensuring services hand over seamlessly without any gaps in service or a reduction in quality
Monitor compliance and process performance, working with John Crane Global Business Services Board, local finance teams, the Internal Controls teams and Internal and External Audit
Drive process standardisation, harmonisation, automation, excellence and continuous improvement Accounts Payable Services Activities
Vendor Payments and Approvals
Employee Expenses Reimbursements
Query Resolution
Management of Vendor Payment types, methods and files
Positive verification of vendor bank details
Task Management and workload assignment across the Queries and Payments team
Undertaking of SES Green Belt Projects to improve process efficiency

Controls and Compliance:

Vendor & P-Card Statement Reconciliations
Aged Creditors Reports and Commentaries
Other compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Manage the recording, progress and resolution of vendor and stakeholder queries.
Manage Group Outlook inboxes for effective query receipt.
Manage access to bank portals for upload of payment files
Management and control of payment files and templates
Ensure compliance with compliance to Smiths Group and John Crane Policies and to applicable accounting and reporting standards etc.
Identify and mitigate financial risks while maintaining strong internal controls Projects
The Smiths Group and John Crane often undertake change projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. This position will be a key stakeholder in ensuring such projects are delivered in accordance with the plans and will be expected to lead related, relevant workstreams
Drive collaboration with buying teams to resolve clearance of invoices that are blocked for payment.
Support the audits undertaken across the organisation. Team Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development programme for all team members to ensure their skills and behaviours meet and continue to meet John Crane requirements
To be a role model and promote Smiths Group Values and Leadership Behaviours
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Process Improvement
Continuously assess and improve finance and accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Implement automation and technology solutions to reduce manual effort and strengthen financial controls

Qualifications

Proven experience (10+ years) in an Accounts payable management role
Recent, relevant experience gained within an SSC environment
Recent relevant experience and strong skills in SAP (ECC6)
Experience of the use of OCR and Automated Invoice Processing
Strong understanding of VAT, GST, WHT and other related Indirect Taxes
Demonstrable experience of taking a hands-on approach to leadership
Strong people leader and influencer with a record of managing and motivating people in a complex, dynamic environment
Strong customer service skills and experience
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Experience of Lean/Six Sigma or other CI systems and tools
Strong Presentation skills and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
Comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization, from junior to senior executive levels
Ability to think clearly, be organized and execute effectively. Master or Bachelors degree in Finance and/or Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred.

Accounts Payable Manager - Queries & Payments