Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Manager Manassen Foods is a leading manufacturer, importer, marketer and distributor of fine food products.
Our brands include Sunbeam, Angas Park, Trident, Wokka, S&W Mayonnaise and Golden Days to name a few.
We thrive on a culture of collaboration and drive, where every team member plays a crucial role in shaping our success.
About the Role
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the fast-paced world of FMCG?
Manassen Foods is on the lookout for a detail-oriented and driven AR/AP Manager who will predominantly oversee accounts receivable with a supplementary focus on accounts payable.
What We Offer:
Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and initiative.
Additional Leave Options: Paid parental leave, study leave, volunteer leave, and time-in-lieu accruals.
Recognition and Development: Service recognition programs and ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
Employee Benefits: Discounts, benefits programs, and novated leasing options.
Wellness Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including up to three psychologist sessions annually for you or your immediate family.
Sustainability Mindset: Onsite free EV charging stations.
Hybrid Working: 2 days from home.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Supervise and lead a team of Accounts Receivable and Payable officers.
Manage customer accounts within assigned channels and maintain an overview of customer accounts assigned to team members.
Monitor and manage debtors aging to minimise overdue invoices.
Ensure the timely processing of claims within established time frames.
Conduct risk assessments of customer accounts (credit limit review, PPSR registration, credit checks).
Foster and maintain positive relationships between AR/AP and other stakeholders.
Act as the primary escalation point for issues and concerns related to AR/AP.
Collaborate closely with the Financial Controller to establish specific, measurable, and achievable metrics for the team.
Continuously review and improve processes and procedures for optimisation.
Skills and Experience:
Tertiary qualifications in accounting.
Experience within the FMCG industry is preferred.
Experience in successfully managing or leading a team of professionals.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to work as an effective member of a diverse team, as well as the ability to exercise independence, sound judgement and initiative by applying critical thinking and lateral problem-solving skills in overcoming obstacles within tight timeframes.
Excellent attention to detail.
Prepared to own a process and accept accountability for performance.
Have a keen eye for continuous improvement and the willingness to adapt as required.
Numerate with the ability to understand data and to interpret it in a lateral manner.
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