Senior Accounts Payable Officer

About the role

Covetrus, a global animal-health technology and services company, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join its Northgate team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the role sits within a large head office finance team in Brisbane.

Key responsibilities

• Support cash flow management by overseeing payment schedules, creditor obligations and forecasting of upcoming supplier payments.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Manager with the weekly, end-of-month and end-of-quarter reporting package.
• Process stock and services invoices and credits so that approvals and payments are accurate and within payment terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on unreconciled invoices and credits.
• Manage foreign currency transactions and international supplier payments, including FX gains and losses.
• Handle queries from external suppliers and internal stakeholders promptly and courteously.
• Check compliance of all payments against internal controls.
• Contribute to process improvement projects as required.

Required profile

• At least three years of end-to-end accounts payable experience in a high-volume, large environment, with knowledge of supply chain processes such as three-way matching and purchase orders.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior capacity, inspiring, motivating or mentoring others.
• Experience with foreign currency (FX gains and losses) is an advantage.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills when dealing with supplier and stakeholder queries.
• Ability to stay accurate and detailed in a fast-paced environment, with a collaborative approach to finance teams.

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel.
• Accounts payable processing and reconciliation.

What we offer

• Discounts on animal health food and enrichment products, plus Perkbox/Boost apps.
• Annual birthday leave, paid parental leave and the option to buy more leave.
• Flexible hybrid work and dog-friendly offices (for select roles and locations).
• Employee Assistance Program, flu vaccinations, volunteer days and awards.
• Leadership development courses.