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Accounts Payable Processing Lead - BSC

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 8, 2022

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Category
Accounting
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Accounts Payable Processing Lead - BSC
Apply now Job ID: 594448
Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Finance & Payroll

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Position summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Lead - Processing, within the Downer Business Services Centre (BSC). We are looking for an experienced AP Team Lead who can manage the day-to-day Invoice Processing function and lead a team of AP Officers to facilitate timely and accurate processing and payment of invoices.

The BSC provides Accounting and Administration Support services to all Downer businesses. The AP team which sits within the Purchase to Pay function, operates a high-volume invoice processing and resolution environment that leverages on leading edge technology, capabilities, knowledge, and experience of our people, with focus on process improvement to deliver a competitive and quality service to our customers. The BSC also provides a collaborative, challenging and rewarding environment and opportunities for progression.

THE ROLE
Reporting into the Purchase to Pay Manager, the role is responsible and accountable for but not limited to:
  • Leading, managing and developing a team of Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Officers
  • Delivery of accurate and timely completion of processing activities within agreed Service Level Agreements and key BSC objectives
  • Working closely with the P2P Reconciliation, Payments and Service Desk teams to facilitate timely and accurate payment of accounts
  • Managing expectations of internal and external customers to ensure timely completion of customer requests and resolution of customer enquiries
  • Building and maintaining relationships with all BSC internal and external customers



Knowledge
  • Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Accounts Payable processes.
  • Good understanding of the end-to-end Purchase to Pay processes
  • Extensive Accounts Payable experience within a large company
  • Systems knowledge and experience (SAP, JDE, COUPA, KOFAX)
  • Intermediate or advanced MS skills preferred (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies is desirable



Skills
  • Able to work independently and effectively in a cohesive team environment
  • Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively, both verbally and written to a range of stakeholders including external suppliers and vendors
  • Able to plan, organise and coordinate tasks effectively to ensure individual and team KPI's and goals are met
  • Good workload prioritisation skills to be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Strong adherence to policies and processes and attention to detail to ensure quality outcomes
  • Leadership skills to manage process compliance, lead improvement initiatives and motivate team towards achievement of individual and team goals.


WHAT WE OFFER
As an employee of Downer, you will benefit from a range of career support programs, well-being packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners. This includes flexible work arrangements and learning opportunities within the Business Services Centre

If you are self-driven, enthusiastic, and looking to grow your career further, we'd love to speak to you.

Please contact Paul Sampedro for more information at Paul.Sampedro@downergroup.com or Hit Apply now. Please note applications via email will not be accepted.

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