Carl Howard

Experience

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  3Com

  May 1998 - Jul 2001

  Accounts Payable Associate

  Weekly processing of employee personal expensesProcessing multi-currency vendor invoicesReconciliation of vendor accounts on a monthly basisLiasing with suppliers on invoice queries and requesting credit SAP ERP System

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  SerCom Solutions

  Aug 2001 - Jan 2006

  Accounts Payable Clerk

  Matching and accurate processing of multi-currency vendor invoicesReconciliation of Creditor statementsLiasing with suppliers on enquiries and invoicing issuesControl of monthly electronic payments and ad hoc manual paymentsLiasing with other cross functional departments on invoice queries, in particular our Limerick procurement and receiving departments.Ensuring control procedures are adhered toMonthly review of Creditor aging Report with Financial Controller

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  Dell (Quest Software is now part of Dell)

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2014

  Manage the Accounts Payable function for 14 entities throughout EMEA regionDevelop strategies to streamline processes with emphasis on lead time around invoice & expense processing and improve internal controls.Create & enforce procedures to provide superior customer service and ensure timely & accurate processing and reporting of accounting transactions.Attract,hire,retain , organise, develop,manage, recognise & reward a motivated workforce capable of achieving short & long term business objectives with Company policies & procedures.Lead ,Manage and develop professional team of 6 Staff to drive efficiencies, by conducting timely team & 1x1 meetings,monitoring performance and mentoring team members where necessary.Develop,measure, report & consistently meet appropriate SLAs for all major processes.Oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable including processing of vendor and expense payments.Support Month-end close process, including the closure of the sub ledgers and ownership for the reconciliation of AP trade and other associates accrual accounts.Flux and analytical review of the AP Trade a/c,and ensuring all deadlines are met during the close cycle.Responsible for maintaining up-to-date documentation and adherence to all internal controls as required for SOX.Provide for Timely & Accurate Recording of Dell Software’s ExpenditureSupport the GL accounting Team in the completion of statutory compliance function and liaise with internal & external auditors where necessary.Ensure appropriate systems,policies,controls and procedures are in place to support sound,legal practices in support of the strategic direction of the business.Concur expense system project team memberAssist Senior Management on new Projects such as new AP Integrations and acquisitions, system developments and enhancements. Show less Supervise, motivate and provide guidance to the Ireland & UK Accounts Payable and T&E team, as well as our Outsourced AP team in ManilaMonth End reconciliations, including the AP Trade account, AP Prepaid accounts and direct supplier statement reconciliations.Ensuring SOX procedures are understood and closely adhered to.Work closely with Management on improving processes and procedures within the AP group.Report on the team's SLAs and periodic Goals.Assist the AP and Purchasing team with any problematic creditor queries/issues. Monitor closely the T&E reimbursement process, ensuring prompt payment to both employees and Credit Card companies Assist Treasury dept with any AP Payment related issues, e.g.returned /failed Payments, direct debit paymentsReview and sign all weekly / bi-weekly electronic AP Payments.Assist AP Management on new Projects such as new AP Integrations and acquisitions, system developments and enhancements.Oracle ERP System Show less

  • EMEA Accounts Payable Manager

    Jun 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Accounts Payable Superviser

    Jan 2006 - May 2011
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  Trend Micro

  Oct 2014 - May 2019

  Currently leading a project to reduce the volume of manual AP Invoice processing by 60% using Continia software. Ongoing review of updated technologies to implement best in class processes for the EMEA P2P function.Improving the expense submission process for employees in the EMEA region by implementing our Expenses tool App to our employees , thus reducing the volume of paperwork submitted to AP Work closely with the BA team in identifying/resolving any P2P systems issues in a timely manner.Working closely with business stakeholders, understand and identify system/process improvements to ensure improved user experience of the P2P business tools. Show less Manage a team of AP specialists to achieve desired results, improve processes and enforce P2P company compliancy across the EMEA region.Produce Quarterly AP & T&E KPI metrics for Senior Management review.Identify process improvements and provide AP leadership on change programs.Manage relationships with stakeholders, both internal & external, ensuring company P2P policy & procedures are closely adhered to.Implement process changes to help drive efficiencies in both the AP team & the finance function as a whole.Work closely with Senior Mgt. in identifying and implementing new systems / tools to allow for improved use of team resources.Monthly reconciliation of the Company corp credit card program, ensuring all costs are correctly identified & recorded in the correct period.Review all AP payment cycle paperwork and manage all bank account funding & Cashflow.Manage the administration of the internal PO, expenses, credit card & banking systems.Review & sign off of monthly AP reconciliations, accruals & prepayments.Ensures deadlines are consistently met and department queries are addressed both accurately and promptly Show less

  • EMEA P2P & Treasury Process Lead

    Jun 2018 - May 2019

  • EMEA AP Lead

    Oct 2014 - May 2019
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  Reardens of Washington Street

  May 2019 - now

  Business Operations Manager