Description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Monitoring and Payment Operations team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Witham. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Accounting Operations Manager - Treasury and Payment Operations

• This role will report to the Global Head of Monitoring & Payment Operations and will manage 5 direct reports.
• You will oversee the daily activities of the Cash Control team and manage projects that influence Cash Control processes.
• Provide expert advice on all aspects of receipt and payment processing and offer project support as a senior member of the Finance team. This includes liaising with senior management, participating in controls discussions, and making informed recommendations.
• Foster a supportive work environment with a strong focus on staff development by identifying training needs, providing growth opportunities, and encouraging continuous learning to enhance team skills and career progression.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including banks internal departments and internal teams across EMEA - Europe, UK, Middle East and Africa, to include Treasury, Controllership and Fiduciary.

We will count on you to:

• Manage banking platforms and payment processes in full compliance with SOX regulations and financial controls, including but not limited to Independent Validation, Anti-Money Laundering, Data Protection, segregation of duties, and other relevant governmental and contractual requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to Treasury policies and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking partners, overseeing day-to-day relationship management.
• Lead change management efforts and guide teams effectively through evolving environments.
• Support projects and initiatives, providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Apply your expertise in banking platforms.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Empower and delegate responsibilities within the team to foster growth and accountability.
• Promote collaboration and team building.
• Combine strategic thinking with both short- and long-term planning capabilities.
• Make sound decisions while managing risks effectively.
• Exhibit proficiency in relevant technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging technology to optimise processes.

What you need to have:

• A degree-level qualification in Accounting, Banking, Treasury, or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Extensive Treasury experience within a large multinational organisation, including strong banking knowledge.
• Significant proven management experience, demonstrating leadership and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.