Accounts Receivable & Account Payable Manager

Manassen Foods is one of Australia’s leading manufacturer, importer, marketer and distributor of fine food products.  Our brands include S&W Mayonnaise, Wokka, Golden Days, Trident, Angas Park and Sunbeam Foods to name a few. 

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Manager, who will predominantly oversee Accounts Receivable with a supplementary focus of accounts payable.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for leading and guiding a small team of AR/AP professionals to ensure the smooth operation of our financial processes while meeting our target DSO and DPO objectives.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise and lead a team of Accounts Receivable and Payable officers.
• Manage customer accounts within assigned channels and maintain an overview of customer accounts assigned to team members.
• Monitor and manage debtors aging to minimise overdue invoices.
• Ensure the timely processing of claims within established time frames.
• Risk assessment of customer accounts (credit limit review, PPSR registration, credit checks).
• Foster and maintain positive relationships between AR/AP and other stakeholders.
• Act as the primary escalation point for issues and concerns related to AR/AP.
• Collaborate closely with the Financial Controller to establish specific, measurable, and achievable metrics for the team.
• Continuously review and improve processes and procedures for optimisation.

Skills and Experience:

• TAFE Cert III or Cert IV, Diploma or higher in accounting
• Experience in an Accounting role preferably within FMCG
• Experience in successfully managing or leading a team of professionals
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to work as an effective member of a diverse team, as well as the ability to exercise independence, sound judgement and initiative by applying critical thinking and lateral problem-solving skills in overcoming obstacles within tight timeframes.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Prepared to own a process and accept accountability for performance.
• Have a keen eye for continuous improvement and the willingness to adapt as required.
• Numerate with the ability to understand data and to interpret it in a lateral manner

The Benefits

• Work with a passionate and positive team committed to achieving business excellence
• Supportive management and a close-knit team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible working option
• Competitive remuneration and staff discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Service Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer Leave
• Fully stocked snack bar with a variety of products and options
• Renovated modern office space at Eastern Creek
• Plenty of on-site parking with EV charging points
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)