Finance

Accounts Receivable Manager

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions

Accounts Receivable Manager - Milton

Our Company and Culture

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a globally recognized leader in supplying equipment, tools, parts, service, and technical solutions for the Mining and Construction industries. Sandvik Group are proud to employ approximately 44,000 people across more than 150 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and we conduct business in a responsible and ethical manner. Our core values prioritize safety above all else, and we always operate with consideration for the environment and the communities in which we work. Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount.

We recognize that our strength lies in diversity, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, fairness, and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation in the mining and construction industries.

The role

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our Collections (Accounts Receivable) Team. As a key member of our Finance team, you will be responsible for driving the performance of our Collections function, with On-Time collections and pro-active customer engagement. The successful candidate will demonstrate a history of constructive customer engagement, leading high performing teams as well as supporting a disciplined AR function observing relevant policies and procedures and contemporary collections management requirements.

You will need to demonstrate a high degree of collaboration with Sales functions, and have a high level of confidence in trouble-shooting issues, as well as providing timely and accurate Receivables performance information as well as process improvement.

This is a full-time position with flexible working options, including condensed working weeks, working from home, flexible start/finish times - for the right candidate, and respecting core reporting periods.

Areas of responsibility

Responsible for observing and where required, improving Sandvik’s Accounts Receivable policies, procedures and processes.
Active surveillance of Customer accounts including actions to address (avoid) overdue accounts.
Articulate, promote and accountability for overseeing the Sandvik's credit policy.
Oversee contemporary AR measures including regular Customer ‘screening’ (PEP’s etc), credit checks and on-boarding, as well as assessing credit applications in accordance with the company's risk management strategy.
Generate AR aging reports and other financial reports to monitor AR performance and track KPIs including DSO’s and % Overdue, and lead the processes to support the provisioning of Doubtful Debts and booking of any Bad Debts.
Generate monthly, quarterly, annual and as-required ‘collections’ forecasts.
Accountability for PPSA Registrations in both Australia & New Zealand, and other measures for our PNG based Accounts.
Oversee compliance with relevant laws and regulations regarding credit management and collections, including Data Privacy Laws in the jurisdictions the business operates in or is subject to.
Actively lead and support the AR Team in understanding and observing company policies and procedures, as well as creating a highly engaged, diverse and inclusive work environment.
Develop professional and constructive relationships with Customers while acting promptly and effectively in non/late-payment situations.
Negotiate alternate payment arrangements with customers when necessary, and within escalation and approval requirements.
Initiate and manage Collections recovery processes when necessary.
Support Account Receivable Officers with professional development and career progression within the framework of Sandvik’s Learning & Development model.

Your profile

You will have 5+ years’ experience in a senior Accounts Receivable role and demonstrate excellent leadership characteristics. You will have intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel including the ability to use pivot tables and lookups, Word, PPT and contemporary ERP’s and P2P platforms eg Ariba. Proven experience as an Accounts Manager (incl as an ‘Acting’), Senior Accountant or similar and a Tertiary level achievement in a related Finance or Business qualification. Experience in industries similar to Sandvik’s Mining and Construction focus, is preferable.

This is an environment that has both high-volume/low value and low volume/high value transactions, and as such – agility and solutions orientated leaders thrive. The business is process-based, and having the ability to work quickly and accurately, and without damaging customer relationships, is important.

You help your Team to understand the business’s strategic objectives and develop ways for the team to support these. You are highly motivated to see your Team receive the recognition they deserve.

Agencies need not apply.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

What we offer

A rewarding career with diverse opportunities
Flexibility to work from home
An Employee Benefits Program including salary sacrifice options
13% Superannuation (SG)
Company Bonus scheme
Length of Service Recognition program
Company funded paid parental leave
Training and development opportunities

Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Annaliese Fisher
For further information – annaliese.fisher_c@sandvik.com