Job Description
Location:
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Northern Suburbs Adelaide, SA
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Salary Package:
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Competitive Hourly Rate + Super
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Role highlights:
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Lead a high-performing transactional finance team | 6-month contract with extension potential | Defence sector
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Role Overview
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An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager to join a well-established organisation supplying into the defence sector on an initial 6-month contract, with the strong possibility of extension.
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Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while leading an established team and ensuring the smooth delivery of critical finance operations. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management, process improvement, stakeholder engagement and financial governance within a complex and fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant transaction processing.
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Manage month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations and reporting.
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Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and internal controls.
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Lead, coach and develop the AP/AR team while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
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Partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver exceptional service and resolve issues efficiently.
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Monitor KPIs, ensure regulatory compliance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
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Candidate Profile
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This opportunity will suit an experienced transactional finance leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes and building strong stakeholder relationships.
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The successful candidate will ideally possess:
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Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions within a large or complex organisation.
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Previous leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
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Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and month-end processes.
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Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the business.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce or Business will be highly regarded.
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Company, Culture & Benefits
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Join a well-established organisation that plays an important role in supporting Australia's defence industry. You'll be working alongside an experienced finance leadership team within a collaborative setting that values continuous improvement, operational excellence and teamwork.
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With an initial 6-month assignment and a genuine possibility of extension, this is an excellent prospect to make an immediate impact while positioning yourself for a longer-term opportunity. The role offers exposure to a complex finance function and the chance to lead meaningful process improvements.
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Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
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Lead an established Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable team.
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Chance to drive process improvements within a business supporting the defence sector.
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📌 Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Reo Group
📍 South Australia