Processor - 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

The Processor - Accounts Payable undertakes invoice processing and matching, clearance of reconciliation accounts and processing of payments. In this role, you will be responsible for a specific task/tasks within a specific process and/or in scope countries.

What you will be doing

People Leadership

• Support implementation of GBS strategies.

Process Leadership

• 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.

Operations

• Ensure that all KPIs are met 
• Support in providing accurate information regarding issues/escalations and KPIs of own workload.
• Process Invoices for Vendors, Taxes and Urgent Payment Requests.
• Ensure Daily Prod Allocation on Invoice Processing are completed
• Prepares non-inventory purchase order requisitions.
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Assists with monthly status reports, and monthly closings.
• Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports.
• Performs other duties as required to support Account Payable workstream.
• Coordinate approvals required for invoice processing and expense reimbursements
• Analysis and recording of data in system related to accounts payable record keeping
• Respond to AP inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and resolve exceptions and issues
• Ensure stakeholder needs against agreed SLAs are met.
• Carrying out other duties of Accounts Payable as assigned by the Supervisor or Officer

Ad Hoc Duties

• Act as a peer back-up for meetings, reporting and day to day activities.

What you will bring

• At least 2 years of relevant experience within the Finance / Accounting department of a large corporate organisation
• Possess intermediate understanding of basic accounting principles and practices and internal policy
• Well versed with ERP and other business / accounting tools
• Good communication skills (proficiency in conversational English language both written and verbal).

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.