The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a member of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), headquartered and listed in Singapore. Ascott has become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, with more than 900 properties in over 200 cities spanning more than 40 countries across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the United States.

In Australia, our portfolio comprises renowned serviced apartment, coliving, and hotel brands, namely Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, and Quest. We take pride in our recognition as one of the best workplaces in Australia for the third year running! In 2024, we ranked #5 on the list of companies with over 100 employees in Australia, an achievement we are incredibly proud of.

We’re looking for a Accounts Payable Manager to join our Collingwood office. This role will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with other departments. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact and be part of a team that truly values its people.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Leading the end-to-end accounts payable process across multiple entities and business units, from invoice receipt and approval through to payment.

- Managing local and offshore AP teams, overseeing service-provider performance, and ensuring agreed service levels, KPIs, and business requirements are met.

- Maintaining effective financial controls and compliance across invoice processing, payments, vendor master data, expense reimbursements, and audit requirements.

- Delivering accurate and timely AP reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end and year-end close activities.

- Improving AP processes through standardisation, stronger controls,



and collaboration with Finance and Treasury to support cash-flow and working-capital goals.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

- Demonstrated experience leading accounts payable operations across multiple entities, business units, or locations.

- Experience managing local and offshore teams or shared-service providers, including performance reviews, KPIs, SLAs, and escalations.

- A strong understanding of AP controls, approval frameworks, vendor governance, audit requirements, and applicable GST and statutory compliance.

- The ability to manage month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, AP ageing, payment forecasts, and supplier balances accurately and to deadline.

- Strong analytical, communication, and process-improvement skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Treasury, Procurement, and business teams.

In return, you will receive:

- More Leave for Life – Get 6 additional days off each year (3 for Culture Leave + 3 for Immediate Family Events), plus generous leave types like Parental, Menstrual, Fertility, and Volunteer Leave.

- Celebrate Milestones – Score $500 at 5 years and $1,000 at 10 years—your loyalty is recognised and rewarded well into the future.

- Travel in Style – Enjoy up to 50% off at 900+ hotels globally. Perfect for your next getaway!

- Wellbeing First – Access 24/7 confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)—because your wellbeing matters.

- Work your Way - We offer a adaptable schedule with 3 in-office days, where you’re free to leave once your in-person commitments are complete - promoting both productivity and flexibility

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📌 Accounts Payable Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 The Ascott
📍 Melbourne