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Accounts Payable Team Lead JOB TITLE Accounts Payable Team Leader Reports to: Financial Controller Job Purpose The Accounts Payable Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of three Accounts Payable Officers and overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable function.
The role ensures accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payment runs, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and financial controls.
The position acts as the primary escalation point for supplier and internal stakeholder queries while driving process improvement and supporting the broader Finance team.
Team Leadership Lead, coach and develop a team of 3 Accounts Payable Officers.
Monitor workload distribution and performance.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
Provide training and support to improve capability and efficiency.
Foster a collaborative and customer-focused team culture.
Accounts Payable Operations Oversee the processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims.
Review invoice coding, approvals, and exceptions.
Manage weekly and monthly payment runs.
Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
Monitor aged creditors and resolve outstanding issues.
Act as escalation point for supplier and internal payment queries.
Financial Control & Compliance Ensure compliance with delegation of authority and approval frameworks.
Maintain strong internal controls across the procure-to-pay process.
Support month-end accruals and accounts payable reconciliations.
Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Ensure compliance with GST and relevant taxation requirements.
Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes.
Drive automation and system enhancement initiatives.
Maintain and document AP procedures and policies.
Support ERP upgrades and process improvement projects.
OTHER Other reasonable duties as required.
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Competencies Qualifications Bachelor of Accounting High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
with AP automation tools and workflow systems. Exposure to high-volume invoice processing environments. Experience & Knowledge Previous experience in a similar role (5 – 8 years) in relevant industry is preferred Experience using a large ERP, JDE preferred Skills Well developed written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate with staff across all levels within the organisation Strong organisational skills Strong numerical skills Demonstrated leadership skills Attributes Ability to manage and prioritise deadlines Ability to work with minimal supervision Resilience, self motivated, willingness to listen/learn Ability to multi-task High attention to detail Strong stakeholder focus Employee/Business focus/open to different approaches Perseverance Other Requirements Flexibility to meet deadlines Standards of Behaviour Equal Employment Opportunity Occupational Health & Safety “OH & S” Rules of Conduct Policies & Procedures Confidentiality Vision & Values IMCD employees are expected to: Comply with the principles of IMCD’s EEO Policy by treating all others with respect and consideration. Take reasonable care to ensure your own health & safety at work and that of any other person & by co-operating with management in the keeping of a safe work place Comply with IMCD’s rules of conduct Be compliant by behaviour in accordance with IMCD’s Procedures & policies and all statutory requirements Comply with the terms of IMCD’s Confidentiality agreement at all times. Be familiar with IMCD’s core values and vision IMCD Australia & New Zealand’s Culture Employees are expected to act responsibly & in the best interest of IMCD – our shareholders, our clients and other employees IMCD Team Agreement We support our purpose, vision, goals, values and rules We abide by any agreements that a majority of us have adopted We complete our agreements We have more fun We make and learn from mistakes, and we agree not to hide mistakes We clear any upset between us at the earliest opportunity We keep our time agreements We want each team member to be a success! Gossip is eliminated, because gossip ‘kills’ organisations We focus on what works, and ignore the rest!
Public Dutch distributor and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients serving global suppliers and customers.
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