Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a passion for leadership and process excellence? We're seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead an AP operations, drive team performance, and champion continuous improvement across their finance function.
As the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you’ll oversee the end-to-end AP process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll manage a team, collaborate cross-functionally, and play a pivotal role in enhancing financial operations through automation and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop AP staff, including training and performance management.
- Review and approve invoices, payment runs, and expense reimbursements in line with company policies.
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain and reconcile AP ledger; support month-end close activities.
- Monitor compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments to streamline workflows.
- Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, inquiries, and dispute resolution.
- Prepare AP performance reports, aging summaries, and cash flow forecasts.
- Support internal and external audits with documentation and responses.
- Ensure adherence to tax laws, company policies, and contractual obligations.
- Prepare general journals and inter-entity charges.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
About You:
- 3+ years’ experience in a senior AP or supervisory role.
- Deep understanding of AP processes including invoice handling, payment cycles, and reconciliations.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong process optimization: Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement automation or workflow improvements
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including a professional phone manner.
- Proven ability to lead autonomously while fostering team collaboration.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and compliance.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with ERP and financial systems.
- Skilled in managing customer and vendor correspondence with professionalism.
If you are looking for your next role within a leading organisation, then
Apply NOW or email Vanessa at vanessa@kbhsolutions.com.au for further information