The Senior Accounts Payable officer will be required to undertake a leading role in the AP team and perform the day-to-day activities for accounts payable processing and associated tasks in a timely and accurate manner, whilst ensuring that the Company pays all invoices on time and the Delegated Level Authority policy is adhered to. YOUR PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE – but not limited to All Accounts Payable transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner in line with relevant policies, processes and procedures and delegated authority limits. Supervise, mentor and provide guidance to AP Officers. Process and reconcile payments and expenditures, including invoices, statements, cheques, refund requisitions in compliance with AP procedures. Ensure correct approval processes are followed and GL postings are correct. Carry out supplier reconciliations to prevent over, under and duplicate payments. Allocate workflows in the central AP mailbox within team to ensure deliverables are met and invoices are paid on time. Communicate with the wider business to ensure queries are met in a timely manner. Ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner to ensure month end accruals are kept to a minimum. Manage the weekly accounts payable payment run. Review vendor listing and its ongoing maintenance. Assist with general expense management including employee expense claims. To ensure compliance with audit requirements and risk mitigation. Develop a comprehensive understanding of all existing purchase-to-pay processes. Assist in improving internal controls and ensure they are documented and maintained. Perform internal audit procedures to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls. Responsible for continuous improvement across all Accounts Payable processes. Ensure the Delegated Level Authority list is accurate and communicated to relevant stakeholders. Build strong working relationship with Billing and Collections, Financial Reporting and the Financial Planning and Analysis teams within Finance. SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO DO THE JOB Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Prior experience in accounts payable. Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. Proficiency with systems such as Oracle NetSuite, Concur or another large ERP. Intermediate Excel proficiency (i.e. formulas, lookups and pivots) to complete relevant supplier reconciliations. Safety and Environmental Management - Ensure appropriate health and safety programs and environmental practices are developed and maintained and at least meet minimum legal and A2B requirements. Consultant Farrah Towers Principal Consultant 0482 088 533 farrahkeeganadams.com.au Reference number: BH-12041 Profession:Accounting & FinanceAll Accounting & Finance Company: Keegan Adams Recruitment Date posted: 14th Jan, 2025