Description

Associate Manager, Accounts Payable

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE
As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we're always looking for ways to improve financial services. We're passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.
We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading global asset managers!
If you're not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that's investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.
At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

This role will be based within the Finance team of the Shared Services Centre, reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting. The role holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the Accounts Payable function, overseeing a team of four employees.

What you can expect

• Lead and manage a team of four direct reports, providing guidance, oversight, and support to ensure high performance and development.

• Responsibility for the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate processing and timely payment of supplier invoices in line with agreed terms and internal controls.

• Deliver timely and accurate payment performance reporting, providing clear insight into accounts payable metrics and service levels.

• Oversee bank account administration, including the opening and closing of accounts, managing user access, and maintaining the Delegation of Authority Register (DAR).

• Responsibility for the iExpense system (our internal staff expense system), including authorisation of new corporate credit cards, monitoring timely submission of expense claims, and escalating overdue items where required.

• Continuously review and improve processes, identifying opportunities to drive efficiency, strengthen controls, and implement automation where possible.

What you will bring

• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or part qualified with 3-4 years' post-qualified experience (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience managing an accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.
• Experience preparing and monitoring payment performance reporting, with the ability to analyse results and highlight issues.
• Experience managing staff expense claims in Oracle, including monitoring compliance with company policy and escalating exceptions where required.
• Experience overseeing the end-to-end corporate credit card process, from application and authorisation through to termination, including monitoring expense claims and escalation of non-compliance.
• Strong people management skills, leading by example, fostering a culture of accountability, and ensuring team members have the skills, knowledge, and resources to perform effectively. Providing coaching, support, and technical guidance as needed.
• A strong communicator, able to clearly explain technical and financial matters both verbally and in writing to a range of stakeholders.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with good working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.

What will set you apart?

• Experience implementing new systems or process improvements within an accounts payable environment, with a focus on efficiency and automation.

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust control environment, including documentation of key controls.
• Experience managing and leading teams remotely.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Financials.

A task-orientated, detail-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge inconsistencies and ensure financial data is fully understood and reliable.

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
What we offer you

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee's salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

-PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants' gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit.

Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

PGIM Ireland has been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Accreditation Mark, this is in recognition of our commitment to making our employees wellbeing a priority.