Accounts Payable Team Leader

Profile Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Group in Christchurch, New Zealand is seeking a senior Accounts Payable leader to coordinate our AP team and ensure stable day-to-day processing. You will drive accuracy, timeliness, and control across processes while guiding the team through busy periods.

With strong end-to-end AP knowledge, vendor relationship skills, and experience with ERP systems, you will collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain smooth financial operations for the business.

Qualifications

• Senior AP leadership experience required.
• Strong end-to-end AP knowledge and vendor management.
• Proven ability to manage escalations with calm leadership.
• NZ working rights and eligibility to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Accounts Payable team with day-to-day processing.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including payments and queries.
• Handle and resolve escalated issues with strong process controls.
• Support the team during busy periods to ensure operational continuity.
• Apply detailed knowledge of full-cycle AP processes and best practices.
• Work with ERP systems to support accurate and timely financial operations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to coordinate activities and resolve challenges.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to provide experienced leadership in the accounts payable space, stepping into a position focused on team coordination and process stability alongside day-to-day transactional processing.

The Company

A stable organisation with established financial operations seeking to strengthen our accounts payable department.

The Role

• Provide leadership to the Accounts Payable team with involvement in day-to-day processing
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including coordination of payments and queries
• Handle and resolve escalated issues efficiently while maintaining strong process controls
• Support the team during busy periods to ensure operational continuity
• Apply detailed knowledge of full-cycle AP processes and best practices
• Work with ERP systems to support accurate and timely financial operations
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to coordinate activities and resolve challenges

Your Profile

• Demonstrated experience in a senior Accounts Payable or similar financial operations leadership role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes and vendor management
• Proven ability to manage escalations and provide calm, effective leadership during peak times
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Candidates will need valid working rights for New Zealand

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