Payments Team Lead – Cork

The Role

PE Global are recruiting for a Payments Team Lead for our pharmaceutical client based in Little Island, Cork. This is an 18-month contract role. Hybrid working options.  

Job Responsibilities

• Running of twice weekly multi-currency Oracle batch payments
• Processing manual payment requests, including the following – Tax, VAT, Product payments, Travel Advances & Interview expenses
• Processing supplier and employee expense payments for Emerging markets (non-Oracle markets)
• Processing intercompany payments
• Working with cash management and PTP Accounting teams on bank rec items and follow-up on aged items
• Supporting North America Payments Team on operational activities
• Working in Sparc ticketing system and shared mailbox to manage queries
• Completion of month-end tasks in conjunction with wider PTP team
• Maintenance of payment approval schedule and bank matrix
• Preparation and maintenance of payment templates in BOA, HSBC & Citibank portals
• Maintain desk-top procedures for the duties carried out by this role
• Follow up on internal and external audit requests as required
• Engage with Project Bluestream Payments Business Process Owner to gain knowledge and understanding of SAP system and functionality
• Participation in testing and training as part of SAP Implementation
• Take part in SAP project testing cycles and training for payments
• Collaborate with operations team and Project team on future ways of working with the move to SAP in 2023
• Involvement in PTP Continuous Improvement projects

Education and Experience

• Business Degree Required
• 5-8 years’ PTP experience in a fast-paced multi-national or global Finance organisation, incorporating people management
• Experience in Payments a requirement
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry a plus
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required – SAP or Oracle exp
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Ciara on 021- 4297900 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV ciara.flavin@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland****