Accounts Payable Team Leader

The Organisation
My client is looking for a passionate and driven AP Team Leader to join their team on the Lower North Shore. They are seeking a candidate who has strong leadership skills and a keen interest and eye for process improvement. The role reports into their Shared Service Manager, and will initially be a 14 Month Fixed Term Contract.
Position Description
Your daily tasks will include but not be limited to the following duties;

• Leading a team of 4 Accounts Payable Officers + 1 AR Officer.
• Be the Accounts Payable point of contact with key stakeholders
• Mentor and develop team performance
• Liaising with suppliers and perform reconciliations
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing suppliers
• Address and resolve any AP system or process issues promptly.
• Proactively identify system or process improvement opportunities and develop enhancement strategies.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations for AP processes.
• Provide relevant information to support reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Sound understanding of AP processes.
• 3+ years’ experience leading Accounts Payable Team.
• Previous experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Experience in establishment and/or continuous improvement of Accounts Payable processes.
• High attention to detail and accuracy and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively and meet payment deadlines and team objectives in a fast-paced team environment.

To discuss further, please contact Jacinta Coyne at Sharp & Carter at jcoyne@sharpandcarter.com.au