Accounts Payable Officer - 5 Week Temporary Position

Job description

Position Purpose

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the timely submission of invoices for processing and follow up of payment. They are the main point of contact for Accounts payable.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

· Be the main point of contact in Australia for Accounts Payable. Act as a point of contact for ISPL and staff for invoices /expense queries.
· Ensure all invoices / staff expense reimbursement claims / corporate Amex cards are validated by authorised signatories, are coded and compliance checked prior to timely scanning to the ISPL team.
· Ensure all internal enquiries are attended to and solved daily.
· Ensure all scanned invoices / lodge card and exceptional paper Amex cards / journals are filed monthly.
· Ensure the creditors statements are checked and followed up for any aged outstanding invoices.
· Ensure the AP function runs smoothly by liaising with and assisting the ISPL team.
· Handle Team Admin work - maintenance of stationery, supplier, archiving and recalling boxes, filing.
· Ensure all invoices / expenses are supplied to ISPL on a timely basis to facilitate payment.
· Act as a point of contact for Basware / Concur queries.

Contributing Responsibilities

· Contribution to the BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework ensuring controls and processes are correctly adhered to.
· Responsibility for the day to day AP function in Australia for all entities.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Experience and Qualifications required

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Accounts payable experience

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Knowledge of Basware and Concur advantageous

Core Competencies required for the role

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Strong organization and multitasking skills.

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Attention to detail – Ensures accuracy and implements processes to ensure quality of output. Ensures high personal standards in all areas of work.

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Communication - Uses professional, appropriate language at all times, and adheres to the use of the BNPP Email Protocols.

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Team Orientation – Works with the Finance team and the broader organisation towards shared goals and treats all colleagues and clients as partners