At Cove, we are a team player and support team members especially when faced with challenges by being able to be depended on. We communicate proactively, listen to, and highly value the inputs of others by giving constructive feedback in a positive as well as supportive manner. Everyone in the team is motivated to grow and are comfortable staying agile and adaptable, where challenges are seen as opportunities. Understanding that we are a work in progress and being comfortable with ambiguity is what we need, while also enjoying the process of figuring out the solution.
**Job Title**:Accounts Payable Team Lead
**Job Type**:Fulltime
**Reports To**:Sr. Finance & Accounting Manager
**Main Responsibilities**
- Set objectives for the accounts payable team that align with the accounting department's goals
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payroll, expense claims, landlord rental, profit share and other payments and processing of statutory (pension, tax, withholding tax) obligations
- Handle supplier questions and concerns regarding invoice disputes and payments
- Responsible for all key aspects of the AP function;
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of payment transactions;
- Ensure transactions are posted to the appropriate entity, account codes, properties & cost centres, VAT properly accounted for, and that all supplier invoices are properly supported by required purchase orders or approvals;
- Perform scheduled payment runs in a timely manner and process urgent payments when required whereby suppliers are being paid in accordance with specified payment terms;
- Review reconciliations, reports, schedules and statement of accounts;
- Manage month end and year end AP closing including making appropriate accruals;
- Prepare the Landlord (LL's) revenue share calculations and monthly statements to LL's, where applicable:
- Maintaining fixed asset register and running the monthly depreciation calculations in Xero;
- Administration and management of the Aspire expense management system;
- Oversight of the HR Easily payroll and leave management systems in relation to starters and leavers
- Processing of monthly payroll and associated pension and other taxes
- Staff reimbursements through Aspire expense management system;
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with other business functions
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 7 years of work experience in an accounts payable management role.
- Preferably have some experience working in a B2C e-commerce environment
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision;
- Meticulous with an eye for detail and have strong numeracy skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to effectively liaise with internal and external customers;