- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment at the forefront of the media industry.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a world-class team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible work arrangements.
Join our fun and energetic team at Accenture Song's new media division. We are a global organization dedicated to delivering cutting-edge media platform solutions and data excellence for world-class clients. We offer a collaborative environment with flexible work arrangements where you can truly develop your career.
THE WORK:
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Supplier & Procurement Lead to manage our supplier-side financial operations. This role is central to our media finance team and involves overseeing the end-to-end process of media invoice verification, reconciliation, and payment. This role involves working closely with internal teams (media planning/buying, account service, finance) as well as external stakeholders (media vendors, suppliers) to ensure accurate media spend reporting and financial compliance. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all supplier-related financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase Order Management: Raise and track high volumes of media purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- AP & Procurement Coordination: Act as the key interface with Accenture's central Procurement and Accounts Payable (AP) teams to ensure seamless workflows.
- Vendor & Data Management: Monitor supplier onboarding and ensure master data accuracy within our trading platform.
- Invoice & Payment Processing: Manage the end-to-end process of invoice receipt, approval, and resolution. This includes extracting invoice data, allocating elements, and managing exceptions.
- Spend Tracking: Track the consumption of committed media spend against actuals (POs) to maintain budget alignment.
- Supplier Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendor finance queries. Work directly with suppliers to identify and resolve invoice errors, ensuring timely corrections and negotiating credits to prevent financial impact.
- Compliance & Controls: Support all financial controls and compliance measures related to supplier payments.
- Reporting: Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on key metrics, including supplier spend, PO status, and invoice aging.
HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Proven experience in an accounts payable, procurement, or media finance role.
- Experience managing high-volume purchase order and invoicing workflows.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end procure-to-pay processes.
- Familiarity with financial control and compliance procedures.
- Proficiency with financial software and trading platforms; experience with Accenture's systems is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability in financial reporting and data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience working in a high-volume, deadline driven environment
- Familiarity with Australian media suppliers and media payment cycles
- Knowledge of client finance structures and third-party reconciliations
Skills & Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and a meticulous approach to data entry, tracking, and reconciliation.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolutions with internal teams and external vendors.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders effectively.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork: A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within the finance team and across the wider organization.
Benefits of Working for Us:
- Holistic well-being program
- 18 weeks paid parental leave.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Structured career development plan
- Local and international career opportunities – many of our team members have worked across the globe!
- Employee recognition program
- Flexible Work Arrangements - centred around our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
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