The Travel Group (T.T.G.) is the Land division of FCTG (Flight Centre Travel Group).
*Do you enjoy leading by example?
*Do you love dealing with stakeholders?
*Is Finance your passion?
The Accounts Payable Team Leader is responsible for a team who manages supplier payment query resolution. The Sydney based Accounts Payable area, is the centralised point for supplier payments and supplier assistance regarding the resolution of any Finance issues that may arise for our Procurement business. We have a Global Shared Services area for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, with teams of 40+ people based in Brisbane and Sydney.
The Accounts Payable Team Leader primarily responsible for managing a team of 14 staff, account reconciliation, end of month activities, payment disbursement and the associated queries from internal and external stakeholders. This involves, but is not limited to account reconciliation, pay suppliers timely and accurately supplier queries and correspondence, selling partner queries, working with the Treasury team for cash management and end of month activities. The Accounts Payable Team Leader will also focus on process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
The Travel Group- Flight Centre Travel Group) comprises brands such as Topdeck and Backroads, DMC Ground Operations and Hotels, as well as internal procurement and distribution businesses. We have a Global Shared Services area for Transactional Finance functions – Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Robotics and Automation team, based in Brisbane and Sydney, supported by an offshoring team based in Jakarta.
Responsibilities:
This involves but is not limited to:
Building positive relationships with suppliers
KPI tracking and reporting and Account Reconciliations
Management and training of ATI Supplier Accounts Team
Management of team workflow to ensure adherence to stakeholder SLAs
End of month activities, including reconciliations and scorecard reporting
Communicating and resolving issues in consultation internal stakeholders
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Account Payable experience
On-line payment engine knowledge
Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word
Knowledge of Wholesale business/ or travel industry
Technical knowledge and operational experience with Calypso
Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in Accounting/Finance /Commerce (Desirable)
Accounts Payable or P2P Experience (Essential)
Travel Industry knowledge (Desirable)
Skills and Capabilities:
Systems Knowledge: Excellent back-office system(s) knowledge o Reservation – Calypso, Travelbox & Reservation Manager, ERP – Microsoft D365, Banking – HSBC, eNett & WEX, BPM – PRIME, Microsoft office – Excel, Words, PowerPoints & etc.
Highly developed Customer Service skills to ensure mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, partners and customers
Ability to interpret bank statements, supplier invoices/statements and documentation
A proactive approach to challenges and opportunities
High attention to detail and ability to achieve resolution
Deliver outstanding customer experience
Ability to think ‘outside the box’
Fluency in financial concepts
Resolve not re-solve
Leads by example
What’s in it for You?
Generous remuneration structure
Fun and flexible work environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Travel discounts, in-house financial and health services
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation, Responsible Travel Charter, and Brighter Futures programs
This fantastic role will be based out of our CBD, Sydney office.
Applications are now open for review!
We’re proud to have been recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards 2018, in addition to Best Agency Group at the AFTA 2018 National Travel Industry Awards
