Job Purpose
The
Senior Officer, Accounts Payable AUS (1-Year Contract) ensures the smooth execution of AP operations by managing purchase requisitions, vendor payments, reconciliations, and compliance with financial policies. The role supports accurate and timely financial transactions, collaborates with stakeholders to resolve issues, and contributes to system enhancement projects, ensuring effective controls and process efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Process & Review Transactions Review purchase requisitions for completeness and compliance; process vendor invoices and employee claims for timely payment.
- Reconciliations & Matching Monitor goods/service receipt confirmations for 3-way matching; perform bank and vendor account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
- Payment Execution Schedule and run weekly vendor and employee payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Audit & Compliance Ensure adherence to financial policies and controls; handle audit confirmations and support internal/external audit queries.
- System & Stakeholder Support Manage AP mailboxes, collaborate with stakeholders to resolve queries, and participate in UAT or system enhancement initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- Education Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Experience 34 years of Accounts Payable experience; familiarity with the Procure-to-Pay process is an advantage.
- Technical Knowledge Understanding of GST and Withholding Tax; proficiency in MS Office, with SAP or Great Plains experience preferred.
- Skills Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
- Attributes Committed, meticulous, collaborative, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
