Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Manager

at  Bright Food Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

INTRODUCTION:

Manassen Foods is a leading manufacturer, importer, marketer and distributor of fine food products. Our brands include Sunbeam, Angas Park, Trident, Wokka, S&W Mayonnaise and Golden Days to name a few.
We thrive on a culture of collaboration and drive, where every team member plays a crucial role in shaping our success.

DESCRIPTION:

About the Role
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the fast-paced world of FMCG? Manassen Foods is on the lookout for a detail-oriented and driven AR/AP Manager who will predominantly oversee accounts receivable with a supplementary focus of accounts payable.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting.
• Experience within the FMCG industry is preferred
• Experience in successfully managing or leading a team of professionals
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to work as an effective member of a diverse team, as well as the ability to exercise independence, sound judgement and initiative by applying critical thinking and lateral problem-solving skills in overcoming obstacles within tight timeframes.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Prepared to own a process and accept accountability for performance.
• Have a keen eye for continuous improvement and the willingness to adapt as required.
• Numerate with the ability to understand data and to interpret it in a lateral manner

• Supervise and lead a team of Accounts Receivable and Payable officers.
• Manage customer accounts within assigned channels and maintain an overview of customer accounts assigned to team members.
• Monitor and manage debtors aging to minimise overdue invoices.
• Ensure the timely processing of claims within established time frames.
• Risk assessments of customer accounts (credit limit review, PPSR registration, credit checks).
• Foster and maintain positive relationships between AR/AP and other stakeholders.
• Act as the primary escalation point for issues and concerns related to AR/AP.
• Collaborate closely with the Financial Controller to establish specific, measurable, and achievable metrics for the team.
• Continuously review and improve processes and procedures for optimisation.