Team Leader - Accounts Receivable

• Be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged
• Hybrid role within a flexible working environment

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking to engage a Team Leader -Accounts Receivableto join our ANZ finance team in either our Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney office. Reporting to the ANZ Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable function for the ANZ region including collection of Accounts Receivable debts, with success in this role resulting in reduction of DSO, reduced disputes, improved cash flow, minimal bad debt expenses and positive customer service standards for the business.

As a Team Leader you will ensure the team provides timely and accurate lockup reporting to the business and complies with SMEC's financial policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate sound and constructive credit policies, procedures, and workflows in alignment with Group policies including internal Audit requirements.
• Ensure overdue debts are kept to a minimum and the measure of Days Sales outstanding (DSO) for the client portfolio exceeds targets set for the region.
• Lead and manage the credit team to ensure staff have the necessary training/skills, workflow, and procedures to be an effective and productive team.
• Monitor and suggest improvements to credit management systems.
• Promote credit and management services and techniques to ensure a positive cash flow and maintenance of supplier performance KPI's.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders across SMEC and our clients.
• Liaise with internal staff to contribute to effective cash flow management.
• Be an active member of the Finance management team and be involved in projects and activities as required.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Commerce (desirable)
• Understanding of spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures
• Strong administration and procedural skills
• The ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision when required
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Intermediate level in Microsoft applications
• Intermediate skills in financial applications highly regarded, particularly SAP

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand -

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified