Accounts Receivable Officer

at  Viva Energy

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Liberty Oil Australia has a proud history of a truly independent fuel retail and distribution in Australia. We operate a regional network of fuel depots and distribute billions of litres of fuel a year, making Liberty one of the largest wholesalers operating across Australia.
The company strives to give the best service, the most reliable supply and the best deal for their customers. Given our history, we know the Australian fuel industry well. Our long-term players are proud of their flexibility, their agility and their ability to do whatever it takes to provide the most competitive and most reliable fuel supply to their customers across the country.
Whilst Liberty Oil is owned by Viva Energy Australia, one of Australia’s leading energy companies, it remains at its core an independent wholesale subsidiary with the advantage of being able to obtain support from the broader Viva Energy network.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the AR Officer will be responsible for several elements within the financial accounting area of the business with an emphasis on cash and debtor management. The corporate activities performed centrally by the incumbent include but are not limited to end-to-end cash transactional cash processing, daily bank reconciliation, fuel card invoicing and assisting the National Credit Controller with customer queries & collections.
Operating in a centralised model, the incumbent will work alongside the National Credit Officer as well as the Assistant Accountant. Further they will liaise closely with divisional management, BDMs, and customer service staff. The incumbent will be provided with the opportunity of having full accountability and ownership of financial statement areas allocated to them and leverage off this to develop and grow. Support will be provided to accommodate for this growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Although a certificate or bachelor’s in accounting is not essential, any such qualification will be viewed in a favourable manner.
• Minimum of four years Accounts Receivable experience in a medium to large sized company in a similar industry.
• Strong Microsoft excel skills.
• Able to grasp accounting software utilization skills quickly.
• Fast learner and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and able to work to deadlines.

• Daily receipt & payment processing.
• Process customer direct debits, credit card payments and other banking transactions.
• Perform automated AR Fuel Card Invoicing & RCTI.
• Prepare and issue customer statements monthly.
• Attend to daily account related customer queries.
• Assist the National Credit Controller with collections on a semi regular basis
• Promptly resolve receipt and payment allocation issues – follow up on missing remittance advices.
• Maintain accurate records in a high-volume environment.
• Any other ad hoc duties as and when required by the National Credit Controller/Financial Controller.