Accounts Payable Team Leader: Process & Vendor Excellence

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

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.