Accounts Payable Officer

at  Komatsu Australia

Job no: 2595a
At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
The Opportunity: We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Officer based in corporate head office in Fairfield. The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for the accurate processing of data and prompt payments to suppliers in accordance with the company policies and procedures and working in a fast paced, high-volume role. It is key to develop and manage professional working relationship with suppliers and internal customers to ensure efficiencies to meet role objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial management & controls

• Review and update, in line with good practice, the Komatsu Group’s internal control environment and ensure all payments and approvals are in line with current policy
• Play an active role in ensuring the strict adherence to Company Policy and Procedure, particularly in the areas of processing, payments and reimbursement of expenses

Processing, Payment and Reporting

• Ensure the timely and accurate scanning, processing (GL and 3 way matching) and payment of all relevant supplier invoices and employee expenses, including general ledger account assignment.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all suppliers statement reconciliations and make necessary actions and adjustments
• Ensure accuracy of scanned and validated data
• Ensure all paperwork is scanned and attached accordingly
• Ensure the backup process is working effectively and efficiently

Customer Service

• Build strong supplier relationships and adopt a long term perspective
• Ensure a consistently positive customer experience for internal customers and external suppliers
• Ensure all issues are resolved in a timely and professional manner

Information technology

• Ensure the related master data accuracy within the accounts payable department, including but not limited to:- vendor accounts, expense system, phone bill system
• Ensure the scanning system is working accurately at all time and make necessary actions and adjustments