Accounts Payable Manager
About Us
At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
The Opportunity
Love turning chaos into clean processes?
Get a kick out of paid‑on‑time invoices, happy suppliers, and dashboards that actually make sense?
We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Manager who can lead, simplify, automate and elevate our AP function nationally. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll shape how AP operates across Komatsu Australia — today and into the future.
What you’ll be owning
- Leading a national Accounts Payable team and setting the standard for accuracy, service and compliance.
- Owning end‑to‑end AP operations — invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations and month‑end close.
- Driving process improvement, standardisation and automation across SAP and Dynamics 365.
- Strengthening financial controls, governance and audit readiness.
- Partnering with Finance, Procurement, Operations and IT to improve ways of working.
- Tracking performance metrics and continuously lifting AP efficiency and capability.
- Developing and coaching your team to build a high‑performing, future‑ready AP function.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience leading Accounts Payable or finance operations in a large, complex organisation.
- Strong people leadership skills — you know how to motivate, coach and lift performance.
- Hands‑on expertise with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
- A sharp eye for controls, compliance and detail (you don’t miss much).
- A continuous‑improvement and automation experience.
- Excellent stakeholder skills and the confidence to influence across the business.
- Exposure to fraud prevention and risk management would be a bonus!
Why work for us!
Komatsu benefits:
- Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
- Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
- Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
- Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
- Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
- Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
- Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.
Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!
Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.