Analyst, Accounts Payable

Description

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

BlackRock Finance consists of finance professionals in disciplines such as Financial Planning & Analysis ("FP&A"), Treasury, Tax, Financial Controls, Sourcing and Vendor Management, Finance Platform Support and Controllers. Part of the Controllers group, Accounts Payable is a global team with presence in Gurgaon, Singapore, Edinburgh, Belgrade, Atlanta and Budapest.

Job Purpose/Background:

Within Accounts Payable the Global Finance Operations Manual Payments Team is responsible for processing non vendor related payments through various banking platforms and ensuring compliance with internal processes and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely input of multicurrency manual payments onto the various banking portals (HSBC, BNY, JP Morgan, Citibank, BoA etc)
• Peer check of the payments to ensure correct backup and sign off received as well as correct input onto banking platform in accordance with up-to-date policies and procedures
• Monitor daily shared mailbox (through CIM Dashboard) to ensure queries answered in a timely manner and payments processed by relevant bank cut of times
• Assist team peers on payment input queries
• Liaise with banks on query resolution
• Ensure daily end-of-day checking of all online banking systems is performed to ensure payments have been released
• Create and maintain internal procedure documents
• Understand and adhere to FCA Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) procedures
• Ensure any returned payments are investigated immediately and relevant business areas are notified
• Arrange Training sessions with other team members on payment input and bank template setup
• Participate in upcoming projects, including technology enhancement initiatives
• Process improvements and control enhancements
• Ensure good communication and work ethic within the team as well as providing support to colleagues as required
• Support management in ad hoc tasks

Development Value:

• This is a globally focused role in a team which is core to the entire Finance payment process. The role interacts with both Finance and non-Finance teams around the globe.
• This role will provide the candidate with the scope to effect positive change to the control environment by harnessing system capabilities and constantly evaluating processes & procedures to create value for the firm.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Previous experience of working in payment team or banking environment would be an advantage but not essential
• Experience of working in a global corporate environment (dealing with multiple currencies / legal entities) is desirable
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Competencies:

• Strong written and spoken English language essential
• Self-motivated team player
• Ability to recognize and resolve problems
• Excellent attention to details
• Customer oriented
• Excellent communication skills by telephone, written and in person
• Ability to meet tight time schedules
• A positive and 'can-do' attitude.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.