Manager, Accounts Payable & Central Requisitioning

48769 - 
Toronto - 
Regular - 
 
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly  1.4 
million 
customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!
 
Job purpose:
Oversee a team within Supply Chain to provide exceptional customer service in the execution of the Accounts Payable function including vendor master data for Hydro One. Deliver Central Requisitioning services to enable timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services to specific lines of business and ensuring compliance and driving value for the organization. Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to continually seek process improvements, utilize technology, maximize automation and problem solve to drive value outcomes.
Responsibilities:
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-Accountable for all aspects of centralized Accounts Payable across the organization to ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers including verifying invoices and their approvals, reconciling accounts and ledgers, processing payments, maintaining accurate and complete records, optimizing vendor discounts and filing reports demonstrating compliance with policies, regulations and contracts.
-Support LOB's, Supply Chain and vendors on status of payments, queries, workflows, vendor set-up and process and data improvements as required.
-Responsible for support to specific Lines of Business to intake procurement requirements and create Purchase Requisitions capturing all technical specifications and commercial considerations and ensuring compliance to Supply Chain policies, procedures and contracts.
-Establish governance, reporting, controls, process, procedures and documentation to effectively and efficiently manage the output of the department.
-Seek opportunities to standardize work, improve processes and utilize technology for automation to support Supply Chain#s goal of reducing transactional workload and shift focus to strategic initiatives.
-Manage high volume of Accounts Payable transactions and vendor master data to ensure quality, accuracy and completeness.
-Ensure all reporting and financial, compliance, internal control and productivity objectives are achieved and applicable processes support certifications required under securities legislation. This includes preparing and presenting financial information to appropriate entities such as senior management, auditors, lenders, or other stakeholders, as well as responding to ad-hoc queries or requests for information.
-Build and maintain team capability through creation and maintenance of Accounts Payable, vendor management and centralized requisitioning training and development programs and establishing a performance management framework that drives exceptional customer service.
-Supervise all direct report staff and appropriate external staff, providing guidance and direction on team output, and make effective recommendations on resourcing, pay, succession planning and performance and disciplinary matters.
Selection Criteria:
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-Bachelor's degree required in Commerce or Business Administration
-Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) preferred Experience:
-Ten years of experience required in the area of Accounts Payable, accounting, finance, management and operational reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting, transactional processing
-Experience managing high volumes of Accounts Payable transactions and high standard of service levels
Specific Skills
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-Strong communication and analytical skills to collaborate and problem solve.
-Ability to think strategically to develop initiatives and leverage technology to drive improvements in the short-term and long-term.
-Demonstrated management skills to develop, lead and motivate teams to strive for excellence, high performance and customer-service mind-set.
-Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and meet tight timelines while maintaining high service levels.
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, Apply careershydroone. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
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Deadline: March 25, 2024
 
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