Sandvik Mining

Accounts Payable Manager – Milton, Brisbane

The role  

The Accounts Payable Manager leads and drives the Accounts Payable function for Sandvik businesses in Sales Area Australia, New Zealand and PNG, focusing on workflow efficiency, fraud prevention and strong internal controls. The Accounts Payable Manager creates a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, which supports the Accounts Payable team with clear objectives and enhanced Accounts Payable systems, processes, and reports. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership of the Accounts Payable function, which provides the on-time payment of external and internal suppliers, processing of employee expenses claims according to Sandvik’s Gifts, Entertainment and Travel policy and Limits of Authority.  
• Continual review, and enhancement of Accounts Payable systems, processes, and reports, with a strong focus on automation, to ensure team efficiency is optimized, and reports are fit for purpose at both Operational and Managerial levels. 
• Collaborate with project teams and provide leadership and facilitation for Accounts Payable on projects related to the Purchase to Pay cycle. 
• Payments are made within agreed Terms including Expense Claims. 
• Management of Payment Times Reporting obligations, including identification of small business, Responsible Body briefing and lodgement of returns. 
• Small business, ABN, NZBN and GST registration status review for all new vendors supported by a periodic review of active vendors. 
• Continuous review of fraud prevention and mitigation measures including regular training of AP personnel and other Sandvik employees involved in the Purchase to Pay cycle. 

Your Profile 

We’re looking for someone with a tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance and experience in leading teams. Your background includes experience working within a large Accounts Payable department with broad exposure in local tax requirements, accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures. Demonstrated experience with tools such as Basware, Zeno, Aurora and SAP S/4 Hana systems would be advantageous.

With your solutions-oriented attitude, you have proven customer service skills and are an excellent communicator to our suppliers. You are naturally analytical and able to manage organisational change when needed. You have a successful history as a problem solver and leading projects with multiple stakeholders. 

What We Offer:

• Work from the comfort of your own home with our flexible work arrangements and take advantage of our Employee Benefits Program which includes options for salary sacrifice.
• As a part of our team, you'll be eligible for our Company Performance Bonus scheme, recognising your hard work and dedication to the company's success. Plus, our Length of Service Recognition program highlights our commitment to our employees and rewards their loyalty. 
• We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide paid parental leave to support our employees and their families. Our company also offers training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and reach your career goals. 

Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.

Our Company and Culture
Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has approximately 41,000 employees in more than 150 countries. 

We conduct business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To achieve this, we always act in line with our high ethical standards, putting safety first and always showing consideration for the environment and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Ivy Chau

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