The Role You Could Play
Working as part of our collaborative Finance team and reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this is an 18-month fixed term opportunity for a Senior Accounts Payable Officer to play a critical role in ensuring the smooth, accurate and timely delivery of MECCA's international accounts payable operations. You'll take ownership of complex reconciliations, support key stakeholders across the business, and provide guidance within the AP team, contributing to strong financial outcomes for MECCA Brands.
Key responsibilities include:
* Owning key month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including goods in transit, stock over/ unders and brand claim receivables
* Ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, brand claims, rebates and ad hoc credits
* Preparing month-end journals and adjustments, including FX gains/losses, stock discrepancies and write-offs
* Maintaining strong supplier and brand relationships, including managing the trade payables mailbox
* Performing supplier statement reconciliations and supporting cash flow forecasting activities
* Supporting cross-functional collaboration on finance systems, including data checks and testing activities
* Driving continuous improvement across accounts payable processes, controls and reporting
What You Will Bring
You're an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys working with complexity and scale.
You'll bring:
* 5+ years' experience in a senior accounts payable role, ideally within a retail environment
* Strong understanding of foreign currency transactions and FX impacts
* Previous experience supporting an ERP transition would be beneficial, particularly involvement in UAT testing
* Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience and a high level of attention to detail
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability
* Confidence working with large financial systems and high transaction volumes
* A proactive mindset, strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Your Life At MECCA
Whilst we are singularly focused on our #CustomerFirst mantra, we know that wouldn't be possible without an incredible team that is guided by our MECCA values and motivated each and every day to be solutions focused, innovative, collaborative and adaptable — and have a bit of fun along the way!
Some of our other team member benefits include:
* Professional development programs and first-class digitised learning offering
* Health and well-being initiatives
* Reward and recognition programs
* Access to bonus and incentive programs
* Access to quarterly product allowance
* Generous discount to spoil yourself and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance, subject to company policy
There are also so many other ways in which you'll be made to feel part of the MECCA story, as we love to celebrate, surprise and delight our team along the way.
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