Accounts Payable - Sydney - ref. j7236315

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

When you join SYSTRA ANZ you can expect to be part of a connected, passionate team that are motivated to find innovative solutions. SYSTRA ANZ is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values difference. We provide a collaborative environment, supporting our employees to achieve career goals and maximise their potential.

Context:

As the Accounts Payable, you will support the Finance team in various accounting tasks, focusing on the management of daily accounts payable processes, ensuring adherence to internal control procedures and Systra ANZ policies relating to procurement and payments.

Based in Sydney – ( 2/3 days in the office minimum)

Missions/Main Duties:

• Receive and review incoming supplier invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile invoice with the purchase receipt and purchase order.
• Proactively assist with the invoice approval cycle with all teams to ensure processing deadlines are achieved.
• Enter supplier invoices in Xero ensuring appropriate project number, cost code and business unit are correct.
• Assist in the preparation of accounts payable-related financial reports.
• Ensuring proper coding and categorisation with project and overhead accounts whilst making sure business units are correct.
• Facilitate bulk upload of transactions from Expenses and travel systems.
• Assist with the balance sheet reconciliations of payable accounts.
• Provide information for budgeting and forecasting processes.

Profile/Skills:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related discipline
• CA/CPA qualification or commencing study is desirable.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a professional services environment.
• An understanding of accounting processes of a consultancy/project-based business.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a project ERP system (Oracle Netsuite and IFS preferred)
• SYSTRA offers a range of benefits to our employees. We provide ongoing opportunities for professional development, including support to obtain Chartership status, and continuous learning and development programs. Additionally, we cover the cost of professional memberships and subscriptions. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working options, as well as paid parental leave. Our workplace culture values diversity and inclusivity, and we are proud to be Work 180 endorsed. We also offer generous employee referral incentives to reward and recognize our employees.

Our values are centered around Connected Teams, Excellence and Bold Leadership