Accounts Payable Team Leader

Company:

Robert Half is partnering with a leading business based in Melbourne Docklands to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader on a 6-month contract.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive leader to oversee a team of 4 staff within a fast-paced environment currently undergoing exciting process improvements.

Our client is looking for someone with previous leadership experience, a strong grasp of large-scale ERPs (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365), and a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and operational excellence

The role:

• Drive a collaborative environment, managing a team to meet high performance and integrity standards.
• Oversee the end-to-end invoice lifecycle, ensuring the team effectively utilizes technological solutions.
• Assist in managing payment schedules to optimise cash flow and maintain strict internal controls to prevent errors or fraud.
• Support period-end closing procedures and oversee audit coordination to ensure reliable financial data.
• Act as a secondary point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolving disputes and maintaining data integrity within the vendor master file.
• Support the implementation of new controls, digital tools, and leading practices to streamline finance workflows

About You:

• Proficiency in high-volume invoice processing, payment cycles, and complex reconciliations.
• Strong skills in financial software and Microsoft Office (Excel), with an understanding of how automation and AI can streamline AP processes.
• A solid understanding of vendor data governance and internal financial controls.
• A commitment to "Doing it once and doing it right"

Apply Today:

Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.

Reference Number: 06810-0013412344 - FM

This is a hybrid position.

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