Accounts payable officer

We are Indara.

Bringing together Australia Tower Network and Axicom under a single identity, we own, build, operate and manage the digital infrastructure that keep Australia connected. We have a growing portfolio of more than 4,300 mobile towers and rooftop sites strategically located across Australia with a focus on high-value metropolitan, regional, and rural areas.

We are also building for tomorrow, expanding beyond our core tower infrastructure capabilities with a range of solutions to support emerging technologies and power smart cities.

Our vision is to accelerate a sustainable digital future for all Australians, capitalising on transformative new technologies that have the power to create smarter, more connected communities. With our customer-focused and innovative mindset, we draw on our engineering and asset management expertise and proven capabilities to offer our customers an expanding range of solutions and services to support their ambitions.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the accounts payable process to ensure the timely processing and payment of invoices and handling of supplier queries.

This is a 12 month Full-Time contract.

Key responsibilities will include:

Process Management

• Review and verify invoices in ABBYY system
• Monitor invoices pending coding and approval in Mfiles (document management platform)
• Enter and upload invoices into JDE system
• Process cash re-imbursements on fortnightly basis
• Review and Follow-up on outstanding credit card expense approvals
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and cheque payments on weekly basis
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and follow-up on unpresented cheques
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Maintain vendor records in JDE and EFTSure
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Perform monthly analysis of accounts payable transactions
• Prepare monthly reports and assist with month end closing
• Provide supporting documentation for audit
• Review existing processes for accounts payable life cycle and recommend process improvements.

Financial Performance and Accountabilities

• Accurately process creditor invoices, payment requests and purchase orders.
• Accurately process corporate credit cards and employee reimbursements using online expense system Expense8 as well as up to date maintenance of expense system
• Maintain an effective filing system of all documents (Mfiles)
• Ensure correct coding and authorisation of invoices in accordance with delegated authorities and Audit controls.
• Support month-end closing by proactively completing Accounts Payable tasks to the timeframe.
• Perform supplier and credit card reconciliations
• Preparation of weekly, monthly and ad hoc payment runs as required always adhering to payment terms of critical creditors
• Support Financial and Management Accounting staff as required
• Documentation of financial policies and procedures with constant update for relevance

Customer and Service Management

• Resolve creditor inquiries

Information Technology

• Importing expense system batches into JDE
• General banking duties including on-line banking with ANZ / NAB

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Minimum two (2) years administrative experience in a fast paced, detail-oriented profession
• Strong database and excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good coordination and project management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High level of accuracy and the ability to reconcile output from accounting software
• Good time management and ability to work well to deadlines.
• Proactive in challenging status quo and improving efficiency
• Focus on finding automated solutions
• Excellent communicator and outstanding customer centric business skills
• Proactive and collaborative with strong team focus and interpersonal skills

What we Offer

You will have the chance to work on an industry leading program and have access to:

· Flexible work and hybrid working,

· Support with education and career development,

· Strong health and wellbeing support including initiatives to support family life

· Financial wellbeing support including financial advice, salary sacrificing and insurance

· Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and programs.

Equity and Diversity

We aim to ensure that our workforce is free from discrimination and that all employees reach their full potential. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email

Environment & Sustainability

Indara is committed to ensuring protection of the environment and ensuring sustainable practices across all its sites and throughout its processes. Employees are to comply with the Environmental and Sustainability Policies and the relevant system and procedure requirements as applicable to their role.