Accounts Payable Team Lead

Mpau Finance; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 110 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work (2 days WFH)

Onsite parking

Public transport access

Collaborative team environment

Resumo da oferta

MPAU Finance is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to oversee a high-volume AP function and a geographically dispersed team during a period of operational change. The role is a temporary contract with a focus on driving process improvements and maintaining service delivery amidst transformation.

The successful candidate will report into the AP/AR Manager and lead daily AP activities, reconcile suppliers, and deliver timely reporting while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualificações

• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team in a high-volume environment.
• Strong people leadership across distributed and offshore teams.
• Experience guiding teams through business transformation and change.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations in a large, fast-paced environment.
• Support a geographically dispersed AP team and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier reconciliations and resolve escalated issues.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies during transformation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and month-end activities.

Conhecimentos

AP leadership

High-volume processing

Stakeholder management

Change management

Ferramentas

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Join a leading retail organisation as an Accounts Payable Team Lead, overseeing a high-volume AP function and a geographically dispersed team during a period of operational change. This temporary contract role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements, lead through ambiguity, and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.

Our client is a large, well-established organisation within the retail sector, recognised for its strong market presence and customer-focused culture. Currently navigating a period of operational transformation, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to support a busy finance function while driving process improvements and leading a geographically dispersed team.

Reporting into the AP/AR Manager, the successful Accounts Payable Team Lead will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day Accounts Payable function within a high-volume environment.
• Managing and supporting a geographically dispersed AP team.
• Overseeing supplier reconciliations and resolving escalated issues.
• Driving operational efficiencies and continuous process improvements.
• Supporting change initiatives and maintaining service delivery during transition.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Preparing AP reporting and supporting month-end activities.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Profile

• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team within a high-volume environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, including managing geographically dispersed and offshore team members.
• Demonstrated experience supporting teams through change and business transformation.
• The ability to work confidently through ambiguity and take ownership in environments with limited handover.
• A proactive mindset with a strong focus on process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• SAP experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-volume Accounts Payable function during a period of transformation.
• Initial contract through to April with an immediate impact role.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days working from home.
• Convenient Mount Waverley location with onsite parking and public transport access.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and lead change initiatives.