Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Description:

McDonald’s Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as "Macca's", we are a household name in Australia for over 50 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count! As an employer of choice winner, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way, while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Not only do we offer flexible working arrangements and an attractive staff discount; but we provide an opportunity to work alongside other passionate and talented people every single day.

Could you be our next Accountants Receivable Supervisor?

We are seeking an energetic and highly skilled individual to join our Finance team as an Accounts Receivable Supervisor. In this role, you will be responsible for the direction, execution, and performance of the Franchise Accounting and Accounts Receivable functions. With 4 direct reports, you will lead and mentor a team, ensuring they are well-equipped to partner effectively with stakeholders and deliver exceptional service.

What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?

• Team Leadership : Mentor and develop your team, ensuring they are well-trained and supported to excel in their roles
• Financial Oversight : Oversee the monthly Franchise direct debit process, review complex calculations for rent, rebates, and charge-outs, and serve as an escalation point for any Franchise or debtor queries
• Compliance and Quality : Ensure SOX compliance, customer satisfaction, and effective resolution of queries by gathering feedback and proactively managing issue resolution
• Process Improvement : Drive improvement projects related to Order to Cash (OTC), with a focus on adding value by understanding customer needs and leading OTC transformation
• Collaboration : Coordinate with internal and external compliance teams for audits and manage corrective actions as required
• Data Integrity : Thoroughly review rent changes in the Tririga system, monitor data integrity, and address discrepancies promptly
• Financial Reporting : Conduct monthly reviews of reconciliations and reporting and proactively manage balance sheet accounts
• Risk Management : Conduct regular risk assessments, identify potential risks, and develop risk mitigation plans

Your keys to success:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or relevant equivalent qualifications
• Prior experience supervising an Accounts Receivable or Assistant Accounting team
• Passion for innovation, we always want to find ways to do things better and more efficiently
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor your team and provide direction and support
• Analytical thinking and a detail-oriented approach
• Experience managing change and taking your team on the journey of transformation
• Intrinsic drive and self-motivation to consistently achieve high-quality results
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey messages clearly and professionally
• Great at building strong relationships with co-workers, stakeholders and third parties
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, ever-changing and collaborative environment

Not essential, but highly regarded:

• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or a company with a franchising model
• Experience in a Shared Service/Global Business Service model
• Tririga experience
• Oracle experience
• Studying or have completed CPA/CA qualification

The Maccas Difference

• Birthday & Volunteer leave
• A fun and vibrant culture packed with a lot of local events
• Access to hundreds of retail discounts including discounted Macca’s
• Highly flexible work environment
• Wellbeing initiatives including a 24/7 wellbeing partner for you and your immediate family
• 5th week of annual leave for you to switch off and recharge
• Ongoing professional development opportunities in line with your career goals and passion

As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We strive to make every moment through the recruitment process a feel-good moment for everyone. Let us know if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application and interview process, if you'd like to note your pronouns or have suggestions for how we can improve in this space.

So if you have a strong background in AR, a proven track record managing teams, and have a continuous improvement mindset, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our growth and success. You will be directed to an external link to apply.