Job Description

Location: Northern Sydney
Salary Package: $75k - $80k + Super
Role Highlights: This role will give you the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, essential to the company’s broader operations. Be part of a committed team with a culture of passion and dedication to sustainability and ethics.

Role Overview
As the Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a crucial role in payment processing and accounting management. You will be responsible for processing high-volume invoices daily, keeping vendor ledgers up-to-date and resolving any payment discrepancies. The role involves providing payment forecast in weekly cash flow and assisting with the month-end close. 

This role would suit someone who is looking for work in an inspiring environment with a driven team that is making a difference in the manufacturing industry. You will be contributing to the financial health of the business as well as the greater mission to grow sustainably. 

Responsibilities 

• Process approved and receipted invoices in a timely manner.
• Address invoice and statement inquiries with sites and suppliers.
• Execute payment and reporting activities in accordance with established deadlines.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Monitor account details for compliance with payment terms, identifying duplicate payments and other irregularities.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies as they arise.
• Review accounts payable aging reports to ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Maintain organized files and records for audit and reference purposes.
• Address and resolve queries from suppliers and vendors effectively.
• Process adjustments, pending invoices, and credit notes using the QAD system.
• Provide payment forecasts for inclusion in the weekly cash flow report.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers via phone, email, mail, or in-person as needed.
• Manage the end-to-end payment process, including banking activities, in alignment with the established schedule.

Candidate Profile 
You are a passionate finance professional, with a hands-on approach and a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of AP experience and 1-2 years of FMCG experience. Ideally coming out of a fast-paced working environment or FMCG organisation you will have exposure to a complex matrix organisation. With exceptional communication skills that you leverage in shaping positive working relationships, you are flexible in working through hurdles in a rapid environment. A passion for continuous improvement and taking things to the next level is at the core of who you are. 

Culture & Benefits 
This fast-paced, large manufacturer provides fantastic opportunities for further career advancements. With a presence in over 5 countries, this business has a genuine international impact and is growing year-on-year. 

• Grow your expertise – broaden your business acumen in a key financial role
• Be rewarded - $75k - $80k + Super
• Share a passion – be part of a business that is passionate about their values of sustainability and ethics

Apply 
If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the “apply” link below. The reference number for this role is KMAP45047. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will hear back from us, either via email or a telephone call.