KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

      Accounts Payable Process Oversight

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) process, including invoice processing, approvals, coding, and payments.
• Review and authorize high-value or complex payments to ensure compliance with contractual terms and company policies.
• Resolve escalated payment and processing issues in a timely and effective manner.

      Vendor Relationship Management

• Maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Address and resolve vendor inquiries, disputes, and discrepancies promptly and professionally.

      Reconciliation and Reporting

• Oversee vendor account reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Prepare and present accurate AP reports and analyses to management as required.

      Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and control frameworks.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and explanations.

      Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Monitor industry trends and adopt best practices to enhance AP operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and automation.

      Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and other departments to ensure seamless financial operations and alignment of processes.

      Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, coach, and mentor the Accounts Payable team to achieve performance goals.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and continuous improvement culture within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in accounts payables, payments, or financial operations, with demonstrated leadership and managerial experience.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, regulations, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for invoice processing and payment management.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop team members.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to accuracy in financial operations.
• Strong project management skills and adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Applications are open to all Fijians. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for next steps of the recruitment process. If you are interested, please visit www.fijiairways.com/our-careers and apply online.