Accounts Payable Team Leader

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to take ownership of the accounts payable division at Head Office supporting 90 business units in the healthcare equipment and services sector specialising in mobility, aged care, and rehabilitation products. The position is responsible for Overseas Suppliers and Payments as well as to lead the AP team members who are responsible for local stock suppliers and payments. The position reports to the General Manager Finance.

Leading the team

1. The position leads the accounts payable team, providing guidance and training and supervision.
2. Monitor team results through KPIs ensuring suppliers are paid as required by payment terms.
3. Oversee completion of monthly supplier statement reconciliations on key accounts and bring any issues to attention of General Manager Finance.
4. Act as the escalation point for complex supplier payment issues or disputes.
5. Overseas supplier transactions
6. The position overseas international transactions, check documentation, summarise payments for approval and make overseas payments.
7. Maintain overseas GRNI ledger account balances within target levels and provide weekly status updates, reconcile staggered payments.
8. Communicate with suppliers regarding any discrepancies. Obtain and verify credit notes.
9. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure process efficiency
10. Act as backup as required by the General Manager Finance.

The Candidate

1. You will have a formal degree qualification in accounting or business accounting / management.
2. Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
3. Ability to build relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.

The offer

Salary package starting at $75,000 negotiable depending on your work experience + Super

Full ownership of the AP function

Supportive and collaborative team environment