Job Description

Samsonite Australia is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer for a 12-month fixed term (maternity cover role) to join our accounts team at our head office based in Mulgrave To be considered you will need at least 3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably with exposure to multi-national group reporting, SAP and Microsoft Excel.

This role reports to the Assistant Finance Director & the key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Ensuring supplier invoices are processed on time and accurately as per Company guidelines.

• Managing supplier correspondence and following up with internal stakeholders as required.

• Reviewing vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.

• Completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations to ensure data integrity of the sub ledger.

• Preparing monthly ageing creditors report and follow up on any outstanding items.

• Setting up periodic banking upload files, local, international and BPay payments.

• Maintaining a current and accurate supplier master database.

About You:

• Strong understanding of accounts payable and basic accounting principles.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet stringent reporting deadlines in a multi-national setting.

• Strong analytical capability with an attention to detail.

• Positive approach and attitude, showing a high level of initiative and enthusiasm.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

If this sounds like you, please apply with your Resume and a Cover Letter.