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Sotheby's is hiring a

Global Accounts Payable Manager

London, United Kingdom

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

THE ROLE

Lead a dedicated team to optimize processes and ensure efficient financial operations on a global scale. Play a key role in the automation of the account payable function and its processes.

RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Lead the accounts payable team to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions with an emphasis on workflow management, policy and process documentation and proper AP controls.
  • Completion of Concur Implementation Invoicing project
  • Manage and maintain SAP concur platform for T&E processing including updating and maintaining key system data.
  • Manage global travel management partnerships
  • Update/Maintain the Global Corporate Travel Policy
  • Review Employee T&E submissions as needed
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Assist in forecasting weekly AP cash flow needs to Treasury/Head of Cash Operations
  • Generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly metric reports with analysis
  • Working with our finance and accounting teams to assist with month-end closes, expense accruals and correct GL account coding
  • Manage and issue annual 1099s to all qualifying vendors
  • Identify and implement best practice opportunities for increased efficiencies and automation with a focus on expense reduction.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

  • Minimum 5-7 years of related AP supervisor experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional analytical and problems solving abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
  • Project management experience with the ability to multitask
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
  • Knowledge of accounting and general ledgers as it pertains to Accounts Payable
  • Experience with AP workflow solutions and management
  • Experience with Concur Automated Invoicing and T&E system
  • Proven experience in managing a corporate travel program
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline(s)

 

 

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.

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