About the role
Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and execution of payments for Group wide BHP companies in regions covering Australia, Asia, the UK, US and Europe and in compliance with standards and procedures.Core Accountabilities
Create and execute Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) and cheque payments within 1SAP and other banking systems in accordance with procedure
Update cheque registers
Monitor Daily Payment Run (executed by the BOT)
Reconcile bank confirmations to proposals and investigate payment rejections
Assist in the timely resolution of aged and escalated cases
Handle queries from different business requestor in a timely manner
Responsible for clearing manual payments in SAP
Provides documents and/or reports required for audits
Prepare daily funding requests to Treasury
Action payment related cases, such as payment stops, recalls and traces, in accordance with Service Level Definitions
Ensure alignment with and compliance to internal controls and standards and procedures
Actively contribute towards achieving set performance targets and KPIs by focusing on maintaining up-to-date, accurate and timely data in 1SAP
Develop supportive relationships with others in the team and demonstrate and promote operational discipline when executing day-to-day activities
Contribute to and support global process standardization within Finance and continuous improvement
Find opportunities to improve the process efficiency and effectiveness
About You
QualificationsDegree qualification related to Finance or Accounting
Professional accreditation/certification will be an added advantage
Experience & Technical CompetenciesFresh graduates with internship in Accounts Payable are encouraged to apply
Minimum 1-year relevant experience in Accounts Payable
Experience in SAP application in related accounting areas and contract management system an added advantage
Demonstrated processes knowledge, analytical, financial modelling and investigative skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft excel (macros etc.)
Non-Technical Competencies:Fluent English, both verbal and written
Good communication and strong stakeholder engagement
Supporting a diverse workforce
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.ImportantThe safety of BHP’s people and our candidates is our number one priority. Due to the unfolding circumstances of COVID-19 and the Government regulations in place to deal with the pandemic, your working location and/or roster as advertised in this advert may be temporarily subject to change whilst the government regulations are in place. This is to ensure the health safety of our workforce, and to implement effective social distancing measures. These changes if applicable will be discussed at screening and interview stage.