Team Leader Creditor

Lead a finance team in a permanent Cairns role with strong career growth and process improvement opportunities

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has become available with a large and diverse regional organisation seeking an experienced Finance Team Leader to join their Finance team. This is a permanent full-time position based in Cairns, offering the chance to lead a high-performing finance function while contributing to the ongoing improvement of financial operations.
Your new role
As the Finance Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will lead a small team, maintain strong financial controls, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.
You will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Leading and mentoring a finance team to deliver efficient and compliant financial services.
• Overseeing end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and vendor management.
• Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records and creditor data.
• Monitoring compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Managing corporate credit card administration and reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial activities, including audit requirements.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and providing high-quality customer service.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced finance professional with a strong background in accounts payable or financial operations, coupled with proven leadership experience.
You will also have:

• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a finance or accounts team.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial administration.
• Experience using ERP systems, with TechnologyOne experience highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to work autonomously while fostering a collaborative team environment.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will secure a permanent full-time opportunity with a well-established organisation offering a supportive and collaborative team environment. You will receive a competitive salary package, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact while further developing your leadership career.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' or for more information please contact Michael Maposa at Hays on 07 4049 2971 or email michael.maposa@hays.com.au. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a similar opportunity in the Cairns region, please send through a copy of your CV and a brief introduction to the email address above#3025499