Accounts Payable Supervisor - Oceania

Be a part of our Team!

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to Lead and inspire the Accounts Payable Team.

If you are a proven AP Supervisor with a heart for luxury, we welcome you to apply now!  

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?  

With your exceptional operational abilities, high attention to detail and team centric management style you will:

• Lead and inspire the Accounts Payable Team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the team's performance and take proactive steps to address any deviations.
• Business partner with Maisons and RIC Functions to streamline processes and optimise workflow across the organisation.
• Oversee the resolution of complex discrepancies and disputes, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolutions.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to drive greater operational effectiveness.
• Ensure complete and timely execution of VIM process by AP team members.
• Validate the captured invoices in SAP for data accuracy and compliance with purchasing policies.
• Assess cashflow requirements and actively monitor the cash reserve for the releasing timing of payment batch.
• Assist accountants in cashflow projections by identifying future commitments by working closely with budget owners.
• Review and approve for the submission of vendor creation, modification and extension in SAP workflow.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of submission in SAP system in accordance with Regional MDM guidelines and local market requirements.
• Maintain approval matrix of vendor workflow via FISM by providing appropriate guidance/training to internal stakeholders.
• Perform review of inactive vendor on annual basis
• Training business users and actively raise their awareness of policies and procedures.
• Review and approve corporate card claims, cash imbursement claims and petty cash reimbursement in Concur.
• Verify the reasonableness of the claims submitted by end user in accordance with internal controls, travel policy and accounting policies of Richemont.
• Monitor corporate card aging and follow up closely with end user on expense submission.
• Update balance sheet analysis and completing assigned month-end duties by the due date.
• Complete reconciliation of suppliers SOA (statement of account) and ensuring to capture all outstanding invoices timely.
• Minimise the queue in unprocessed invoice log by proactively trouble shooting the blocking points.
• Work closely with Accountants to minimise the accruals for month end reporting.
• Ensure completion of balance sheet reconciliations for all vendor accounts and down payments
• Act as a key point of contact for Maison in resolving or trouble shooting issues regarding invoice processing, Concur and vendor creations.
• Provide regular training sessions for internal stakeholders to improve understanding and reduce non-compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.
• Supervise and monitor work performance by the team members.
• Coach and drive team members to meet goals and motivate them through challenges.
• Conduct performance appraisal and actively engage to develop their potential.

 HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?  

We believe in shared success and understanding that with your actions you elevate your team and Maison. To contribute to team success, you will have: 

• A recognized degree in Accountancy or a professional accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with SAP, Oracle or any other large ERP system will be a plus
• Confident in the use of MS excel and word
• Proven experience in leading a team in a fast-paced environment with the ability to motivate and guide team members
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Resilience to adapt to changing priorities and navigate through challenges efficiently.
• Keen eye for details. Meticulous and thorough in processing accounting data and maintaining the highest accuracy consistently.
• Curious and eager for acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Systematic and self-sufficient in learning new process and procedures

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
• We care for the world we live in.

 YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:  

• After being shortlisted, you will receive a call from our Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss the role and for us to get to know you.  
• If you are successful through this interview, you will be invited to attend an interview with our HR Manager & Finance Manager to assess your fit for the role. In return, we will also share insights on our team dynamics and our company culture.  
• After this you will then have the opportunity to meet our COO
• The successful candidates will start with the business after reference and police checks are completed