Deputy Manager, Treasury Operations
Description
You will lead a team, engage in efficiency projects, and collaborate with various departments to resolve payment issues. The Deputy Manager also plays a crucial role in implementing process improvements, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing reports for senior management. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of accounting principles are essential for success in this role.
Core to this function is ensuring that the Treasury Operations function of SiriusPoint is appropriately controlled and monitored in accordance with established practices and processes, including (but not limited to) the SOX controls relevant to the function within the assigned remit of the manager’s part of the function. Precision and accuracy are balanced with service delivery and client-centric processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Project Lead – Represent and lead the function in strategic and process improvement initiatives- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, streamline accounts payable workflows (examples include Project Tribeca, Cascade, Liquidity Forecasting)
- Operating (including Technical) Cash Lead for Group Cash Calendar
- Team Leadership - Supervise and lead the Treasury Operations team in Stockholm and offshore; influence resource management together with Manager, Treasury Operations, provide guidance, training, and support to team members
- Cash Flow Management - Work closely with other Finance (Controllership, Investments, for example) functions to manage cash flow related to treasury operations; optimize payment timing to maximize cash position
- Invoice Processing Oversight - Oversee the efficient and accurate processing of invoices; ensure invoices are properly coded and approved across all European/UK offices
- Bank Settlement Run Processing - Manage the timely and accurate disbursement of payments to vendors; implement and optimize payment processes for European/UK offices
- Policy Implementation - Develop and enforce treasury operations policies and procedures; ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Expense Reporting - Oversee the processing and reconciliation of expenses; ensure adherence to expense initiatives with FP&A.
- Audit Preparation - Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits; ensure all documentation is in order.
- Reporting - Generate and function reports; provide financial data and insights to management
- Month/Quarter-End Closing - Coordinate activities related to month-end closing; reconcile accounts payable ledgers and bank accounts.
Your skills and abilities should include:
- Experience of treasury operations including accounts payable processes and requirements (3-5 years)
- Leadership experience, managing people, goal-setting and development
- US GAAP and SOX Controls
- University education, preferably in Finance or Accounting
- Ability to work to tight timescales and meet strict business deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload to manage conflicting priorities effectively
- Confident with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong analytical skills
- Good Microsoft Office knowledge, intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.