Accounts Payable Team Leader

Your Opportunity:

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader. This role will be based at our East Tamaki site. It is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable function across both New Zealand and Australia managed from the New Zealand head office.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and optimise invoices processing and vendor management across Australia and NZ for around 2,500 invoices per month.
• Uploading payments into the online banking portal for all payment types
• Managing a team of 2 team members including providing ongoing training and support
• Manage all accounts payable master data for the group
• Lead testing for system updates and collaborate on process improvements
• Assist with period end processing and cashflow management

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a high-volume accounts payable role in a medium to large FMCG business
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Proven leadership ability in managing a small team
• Well organised with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to establish rapport and handle queries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Team player who works at pace
• Some financial accounting experience would be an advantage
• Intermediate Excel/Word skills

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working arrangements that offer work-life harmony (currently 2 days WFH and 3 days in the office)
• Great discounts on our products
• Wellness initiatives
• A day off on your birthday
• Subsidised on site Café
• Plenty of off street car parking
• A fun and supportive work environment

Our Story

Vitaco is the home of an outstanding collection of leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food and sports nutrition brands. Our four power brands, Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena and Musashi have been empowering healthier lives in Australia, New Zealand, and over 30 countries world-wide for over 100 years.

Health and wellness is our passion. From our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities to our dedicated customer service team, Vitaco employs over 500 team members in New Zealand and Australia dedicated to providing the highest quality products for consumers all over the world.

Applications will be considered before the closing date

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