Analyst - Accounts Payable (SME)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Analyst – Accounts Payable to join our team at Orica. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert for specific processes, teams, or regions, playing a key role in leading finance projects and driving process improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth integration of new processes, conducting quality reviews, and providing first-level support in resolving finance-related issues. Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with Macros, RPA and a solid background in process migration.

If you are a strategic thinker with strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills—and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment—we want to hear from you! 

What you will be doing

People Leadership

•    Working with Finance Projects and Accounts Payable Leads in all AP related activities, identifying/implementing process training within AP Workstream. Use the programs/activities identified approved by GBS Finance in conducting trainings.
•    Checking and reporting that all employees are properly trained, with proposed action on areas for improvement.
•    Implementation of and Compliance on GBS strategies, policies, rules and regulations.
 

Process Leadership

•    Act as rapid response for Accounts Payable workstream for resourcing/reliever requirements.
•    Support supervisor with managing specific process, ensure alignment, reporting and communication including appropriate workload allocation, execution of appropriate backup systems, monitoring of projects.
•    Drive, cooperate, manage and support process improvement projects.
•    Set up and ensure accurate and up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures for all processes.
•    Ensure compliance to internal control standards.
•    Support incoming transitions by ensuring successful integration of processes into current operations.
 

Subject Matter Expert

•    Act as the GBS representative for design and enhancement of SAP VIM / SAP HANA / 4S system.
•    Participate on regular SME calls with the 4S / Finance Project Team
•    Execute and coordinate change action items to the impacted workstreams and/or sub-streams.
•    Assist in User Acceptance Testing phase of 4S Program
•    Understand Detailed Process Design
•    Identify gaps between as-is and to-be processes and raise legal requirements as identified to be considered in the design
•    Support Detailed Design Sign off in relation to 4S Program
•    Participate on Integration Testing
•    Review Communication & Training Materials
•    Support and participate on the global data cleansing activities
•    Attend all relevant meetings and provide inputs as necessary
•    Lead and facilitate all meetings within GBS and coordinate progress to the workstreams regularly and timely
•    Train all GBS team members in the new 4S processes
•    Provide frequent status updates to AP Workstream
•    Contribute and support change management activities to integrate 4S into operations
 

Operations

•    Contribute to the improvement of SLA result of Accounts Payable Workstream
•    Implement improvement action items that will result to better productivity and KPI result of AP Workstream such as Overtime Reduction and analysis of KPI/SLA result at regional and individual contributor level.

Ad Hoc Duties
•    Participate in OHI Survey and Employee Engagement Activities, Fundamentalist’s Team Activities as initiated by Admin, HR and Management.

What you will bring

•    At least 5  years of relevant experience within the Finance / Accounting department of a large corporate organisation, including 1 year of coaching/teaching experience 
•    Possess strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices and internal policies
•    Well versed with ERP specifically SAP / VIM and other business / accounting tools.
•    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (proficiency in conversational and business english language both written and verbal). 
•    Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with Macros, RPA and a solid background in process migration

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.