Accounts Payable Supervisor

The TJX Companies, Inc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee the AP function and ensure accurate, timely invoice processing and governance of vendor data.

You will coach and develop the AP team, drive improvements, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and outsourced providers to deliver efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Accounts Payable leadership or supervision.
• Strong understanding of AP and vendor management practices.
• Experience with high-volume transactional environments.
• Experience with finance transformation, system implementations or process improvements.
• Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations for accurate processing and compliance.
• Oversee workload management and performance reporting to ensure service delivery.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and master data maintenance in governance rules.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Excel

Oracle

Aptos

Power BI

Power Query

Tools

Oracle

Aptos

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant invoice processing, vendor management, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, regulatory compliance, supplier reconciliations

Workload management, and performance reporting to support efficient service delivery.

Oversee vendor onboarding, setup, maintenance and changes within Oracle and Aptos.

Ensure vendor master data is accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with governance and compliance requirements.

Review and strengthen controls relating to vendor creation and maintenance to minimise fraud and data integrity risks.

Leadership and Team Development

Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, driving performance, engagement

Continuous improvement and the successful adoption of change while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture.

Process Improvement and Transformation

Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate manual activities and increase operational efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Accounts Payable operations and support and implement automation, workflow enhancements and system optimisation initiatives.

Project and Stakeholder Management

Provide Accounts Payable subject matter expertise to support system enhancements, process transformation and business initiatives.

Assist with project planning, testing, implementation, training and post-implementation support.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors and outsourced service providers.

Ideal Education, Qualifications and Competencies

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an Accounts Payable Team Leader or Supervisor role.Have a strong understanding of Accounts Payable, and vendor management practices.

Experience leading and developing teams within a high-volume transactional environment.

Experience working with offshore or outsourced service providers is highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience participating in finance transformation, system implementation or process improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to build positive stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively across teams.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis and reporting.

Experience with Oracle, Aptos or similar finance systems.

Exposure to Power BI and Power Query is desirable.

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