Accounts Payable Accountant

About SMECFor 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development.

By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations. Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets.

We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists. About the RolePrimary Purpose of the Position: The purpose of this role is to ensure regular financial management information is provided to project managers and senior management monthly through timely and accurate processing of payments in SMEC PNG as well as all the tasks related to Accounts Payable. To ensure all financial activities related to Accounts payable and all tasks related to this role are completed within the timeline.

The incumbent will role model the SJ Group values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles. Key Responsibilities: Reviewing the payment requests and ensure the supporting documents and its approvals are in accordance with the statutory requirements and company policyProcessing payments in ANZ transactive and ensure approvals from authorizersPreparation of Monthly Cashflow ReportForecasting cash outflows for the next 12 monthsReviewing the bank statement of account to ensure all disbursements made are reflected accurately.

Escalate any discrepancy to the bankReconciliation of suppliers SOA to ensure the payments made are reflected accuratelyOrganizing files for audit requirementsAttend to audit queries and requirementsPreparation of daily payment vouchers and journal entries and ensure submissions are within the deadline based on the period ending calendarEnsuring Nil bank reconciling itemsKey Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience : Knowledgeable in handling FX orders and related financial transactions. Able to prepare and process Tax Clearance Certificate applications in compliance with regulations. Experienced in paying various taxes such as GST, FCWT, MFWT, and other required tax payments. Skilled in payment processing with accuracy and timeliness.

Capable of preparing cash flow statements and reports or with related financial planning experience. Proficient in performing bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records. Able to prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards. Experienced in vendor reconciliation and resolving any discrepancies. Able to assist and coordinate during audit activities. Possesses strong communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders.