About Orica
At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It's an exciting time to join us we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
- Responsible to be the GBS main point of contact and/or subject matter expert for Accounts Payable.
- Responsible in driving Process Improvement Initiatives related to integration of new process from the as-is process.
- Responsible in Staff Quality Review and as first level support for resolving issues related to finance projects.
What you will be doing
People Leadership
- Working with Finance Projects Lead and Accounts Payable Lead in all AP related activities, identifying/implementing process training within AP Workstream. Use the programs/activities identified approved by GBSLT in conducting trainings. Checking and reporting that all employees are properly trained, with proposed action on areas for improvement.
- Implementation of and Compliance on GBS strategies, policies, rules and regulations.
Process Leadership
- Act as rapid response for Accounts Payable workstream for resourcing/reliever requirements.
- Support supervisor with managing specific process, ensure alignment, reporting and communication including appropriate workload allocation, execution of appropriate backup systems, monitoring of projects.
- Drive, cooperate, manage and support process improvement projects.
- Set up and ensure accurate and up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures for all processes.
- Ensure compliance to internal control standards.
- Support incoming transitions by ensuring successful integration of processes into current operations.
Subject Matter Expert
- Act as the GBS representative for design and enhancement of SAP VIM / 4S Program.
- Participate on regular SME calls with the 4S / Finance Project Team
- Execute and coordinate change action items to the impacted workstreams and/or substreams
- Assist in User Acceptance Testing phase of 4S Program
- Understand Detailed Process Design
- Identify gaps between as-is and to-be processes and raise legal requirements as identified to be considered in the design
- Support Detailed Design Sign off in relation to 4S Program
- Attend all relevant meetings and provide inputs as necessary
- Lead and facilitate all meetings within GBS and coordinate progress to the workstreams regularly
What you will bring
- At least 5 years of relevant experience within the Finance / Accounting department of a large corporate organisation, including 1 year of coaching/teaching experience
- Possess strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices and internal policies
- Possess strong understanding of Orica Finance and Accounting Processes
- Well versed with ERP specifically SAP / VIM and other business / accounting tools used in Orica.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (proficiency in conversational and business english language both written and verbal).
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and customer service oriented
- Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity, accountability and good problem solving skills
- Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proactive, can drive progress and influence business readiness of the supported workstream
- Proven ability to support a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.
- Good interpersonal and people management skills
- Experience in implementing financial process improvement initiatives would be desirable
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
