Accounts Payable Supervisor (CSDP – Common Service Delivery Point)

4275

Accounts Payable Supervisor (CSDP – Common Service Delivery Point)

£46,189 GBP gross per annum plus excellent benefits. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Indeterminate

This position is a Locally Engaged Staff (LES) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in London. This process will be used to create a list of eligible candidates for similar positions either term or indeterminate.

Officer

LE-07

Canada House, Trafalgar Square SW1

13-12-2020 at 23:59 UTC/GMT

Under the general supervision of the CSDP Finance Section Manager (FSM) the Accounts Payable Supervisor is primarily responsible for providing a client focused service to Missions within the London Common Service Delivery Point (LDN-CSDP) grouping.

This requires delivery planning, organizing and supervising the work of full-time and part-time LE05 Accounts Payable Assistants; undertaking periodic and year-end procedures for the processing of accounts, claims, expenses, invoices, hospitality, Specified Purpose Accounts, PAYE, reconciliation of Asset & Liability accounts and commitments etc. This includes monitoring the recovery of duty and taxes in line with local policies at the client missions.

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) how they meet each of these essential qualifications. Only candidates who meet all the Essential Requirements will proceed to the next stage of the process.

Education:
2 x A levels or equivalent

Language:
• Fluent* in English (oral, written, comprehension).

* Fluency will be assessed by a variety of means including written assessment and interview.

Experience:
• A minimum 2 years related work experience in an accounting / accounts payable environment dealing with a high volume of transactions.
• Supervisory experience in planning, organising projects or supervising a team.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent software.

Rated Requirements
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written or online examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations, psychometric assessment and/or reference checks.

Knowledge/Abilities/Competencies:
• Ability to maintain expenditure records, auditing and invoice processing
• Ability to manage priorities, work under pressure, be thorough, systematic and organized
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable and show initiative.
• Ability to work in a team environment, ability to manage and supervise a team
• Understanding of financial policy, processes and procedures
• Analytical thinking
• Client focus with ability to communicate both orally and in writing with people at all levels.
• Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office and Data Bases
• Effective Interactive Communication.

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.

• Additional Finance experience.
• Reporting from SAP or equivalent software, download/manipulate data.
• Management or Supervisory Courses
• University degree or certification (in an accounting environment ideally or in the later stages of finishing studies)
• Fluency in French both orally and in writing.

• Occasional overtime will be required.
• Occasional international travel may be required.

• Hours of work will be 37.5 per week, worked Monday to Friday at time to be arranged by the supervisor.
• Any job offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory employment and character references and the ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability security screening (including a criminal record check).
• Copies of educational qualifications will be required at the interview stage of the process.
• Successful candidate must have a valid passport and the required documentation allowing the right to work in the UK. Documentation will be required.

Open to all internal applicants (term, indeterminate and emergency) who are currently resident in the United Kingdom, who hold current documentation allowing them to work in the UK without restriction, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date. Those candidates holding documentation/visas not renewable in the UK such as the Youth Mobility Visa will not be eligible to apply for this position. The High Commission of Canada does not reimburse any travel costs to and from assessments or interviews nor does it reimburse any relocation costs. The High Commission of Canada does not sponsor work permit applications on behalf of candidates. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

How to apply
• Please follow the link http://wfca-tpce.com/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4275& and complete the online application form.
• Candidates are also required to upload a cover letter and CV in English or French. Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to: [email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important notes
• The High Commission of Canada in London, UK does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• The High Commission of Canada does not sponsor work permit applications on behalf of candidates.
• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates who apply to this vacancy should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
• The results of this recruitment process may also be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates for similar openings, of both indeterminate and term tenures, at the High Commission of Canada in London, UK, which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.
• The High Commission of Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce.
• The High Commission of Canada is committed to conducting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes.
• If you have any questions at any stage of the recruitment process, please send an email to: [email protected]