Officer - Accounts Payable

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're excited to announce the opening for the Officer – Accounts Payable  position. As an integral part of our team, you'll serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for a specific team/process/substream within designated processes or countries. Your responsibilities will include conducting Staff Quality Reviews and providing initial support to resolve issues. 

What you will be doing

People Leadership

• Assist the Supervisor in Process/Peer Coaching, identifying/implementing process training within the Workstreams.
• Support implementation of GBS strategies.

Process Leadership

• Support supervisor with managing specific process, ensuring alignment, reporting, and communication including workload allocation.
• Drive, manage, and support process improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance to internal control standards.
• Support incoming transitions by ensuring successful integration of processes.

Operations

• Ensure that all KPIs are met.
• Provide accurate internal and external operational performance reporting.
• Perform Payment Review and 1st level of Approval.
• Monitor and Track all Manual & Advance Payments and Vendor Debit Items.
• Regularly Review Ageing GRIR Items, Bank Open Items and Ageing Invoices in the system.
• Investigate and process payment reversals and stop payment requests.
• Reconcile selected creditors' accounts.
• Provide backup for other positions within the Accounts Payable department.
• Ensure stakeholder needs against agreed SLAs are met.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Act as backup for Supervisor for follow-up meetings and reporting with GBS and Orica Management.
• Act as a peer backup for meetings, reporting, and day-to-day activities.

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance/Accounting department of a large corporate organization, with at least 1 year of coaching/teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, practices, and internal policy.
• Proficient with ERP and other business/accounting tools.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Flexible availability to work within specified time zone.

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.