Accounts Payable Officer

Description:

About Megaport Megaport has transformed the way IT gets connected. We're global leaders in Network as a Service (NaaS), changing the way businesses reach the cloud. We're also a leading partner to Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, NYSE, and many other leading technology companies. Megaport is a publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange. We’re a lean, high-achieving team made up of over 300 members globally. While the company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, employees are spread out across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Staff enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and fun.
Our Team Culture Join a team of globally-positioned industry experts that lead by example. We do not compromise our values for commercial gain; we are all custodians of our culture, and the customer is at the centre of everything we do. Our employees are motivated, adaptable, persistent, hard-working, and dynamic. Our culture permeates everything we do and this, in turn with a global vision, forms a commitment to each other, our customers, and shareholders alike.
The Role We’re seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer ready to take on more than just the fundamentals. Based at our global headquarters in Fortitude Valley, this hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of accounts payable across our international operations.
This is your chance to lead the charge in optimising processes, driving automation, and enhancing efficiency in our systems. As part of a forward-thinking, global organisation, you’ll play a pivotal role in streamlining how we manage financial workflows across multiple regions.
If you’re a detail-driven professional with a passion for improving systems and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale.
What you’ll be doing

• Drive the smooth and timely processing of supplier invoices, supporting the financial heartbeat of the business
• Accurately code and reconcile invoices across systems, ensuring consistency and precision
• Take ownership of credit card reconciliations and supplier statements, delivering clear and accurate reporting
• Be a trusted liaison for suppliers, resolving queries with professionalism and building strong relationships
• Support internal teams with accounts payable queries, contributing to efficient day-to-day operations
• Maintain and manage supplier master data – a key pillar of financial accuracy and integrity
• Collaborate on bank reconciliations and support key initiatives across the AP function
• Play an active role in refining and enhancing AP processes – your ideas and insights will help drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies, upholding financial integrity
• Get involved in broader finance and admin tasks, with opportunities to expand your expertise and grow within the team

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy at all times.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High volume ERP experience, ideally Dynamics 365.
• Intermediate Excel skills are ideal.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proactive and takes the initiative to improve processes and documentation.
• Efficient time management skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible working environments
• Birthday Leave
• Generous study and training allowance + 5 days paid study leave
• Creative, fun, and contemporary workspaces
• Motivated team of industry experts and new talent
• Celebrated success with ‘Legend’ and ‘Kudos’ Awards

If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at Careers@megaport.com
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