Join CDC and Make Your Mark as an Accounts Payable Team Lead

• Work from our Eastern Creek or City Location
• Leading business with strong growth trajectory
• Free onsite parking at Eastern Creek

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities. Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

The Accounts Payable Team Lead will oversee a small team, managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function for CDC, ensuring payment obligations are met and maintaining high-quality supplier relationships. Additionally, the role involves managing the procurement process for Purchase Orders (PO), and triaging and resolving inquiries in compliance with the organisation's procurement guidelines.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations and workflow of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring efficient service delivery and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Review and manage payments, assist Treasury with cash flow forecasting, and complete month-end processing within agreed time frames.
• Raise Purchase Orders (POs) efficiently and accurately, send remittances to suppliers, and collaborate with the broader Finance team on period-end Journals, particularly those related to Accruals and Expenses.
• Lead the team in delivering efficient business services and participate in the financial control leadership team to foster effective working relationships across Finance.
• Initiate process improvements to enhance service delivery and attend relevant team and stakeholder meetings to ensure excellent engagement and communication.

About you: 

This role requires an approachable, knowledgeable leader with proven experience in leading an Accounts Payable team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders. They should also have the confidence to handle complex invoice inventory and validation when necessary.

• Possesses strong people skills with a focus on providing quality customer service, and excellent communication abilities at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience in analysing data and identifying areas for improvement in Accounts Payable, with a working knowledge of GST classification.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills, the ability to manage conflicting priorities, and deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely outcomes.
• Proficient in MS 365 Suite and experience using Yardi or Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous.
  

Essential:

• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance
  

How to Apply:

If you are looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-growing Australian Technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Smappee stands for Smart Appliance for Energy Efficiency. At the core of everything we do, we aim to facilitate energy efficiency in an innovative, easy, and fun way. Our cutting-edge technology empowers businesses and individuals to take control of their energy consumption, reduce costs, and contribute to a sustainable future. We're on a mission to make energy management smarter, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. Our offering focuses on energy management solutions and electric vehicle charging. With a global reach and a dynamic, rapidly expanding team, we're driving innovation and sustainability to power a brighter future.   

We are seeking a dynamic Marketing Coordinator for the Australian and New Zealand markets, who will play a crucial role in driving regional marketing initiatives focusing on multi-channel lead generation, PR activities and Events. 
 

This role is ideal for a dynamic and proactive individual with a strong understanding of the local market and a passion for sustainability and energy efficiency. You will work closely with local distributors, large installers, and the regional sales team to execute marketing strategies that align with Smappee’s global goals while catering to the specific needs of the Australian market. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• You drive growth marketing efforts, including list building, content creation, and campaign execution (email campaigns, social media, paid advertising, cold calling) tailored to the Australian and New Zealand market. 

• You prepare a content longlist based on regional news and trends, and revise and localize global content to ensure relevance and impact in the local market. 

• You help build targeted media list and contacts.  

• You act as local media contact, localize press releases. 

• You scout and evaluate potential trade shows and manage Smappee’s participation, ensuring maximum exposure and lead generation.  

• You plan and execute local partner events to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders. 

• You develop and implement co-marketing initiatives with local distributors and large installers to boost brand visibility and sales. 

• You lead the marketing onboarding process for large partners and customers, ensuring they are fully integrated and aligned with Smappee’s brand and offering. 

• You act as the main point-of-contact for the regional sales team, delivering marketing support and ensuring seamless alignment with the global marketing strategy and brand guidelines. 

• You regularly communicate with the HQ marketing team to ensure local strategies are aligned with global objectives and to share insights from the Australian market. 

• You manage local social mediaplanning and community management as the role evolves. 

• You have a minimum of 3 years' experience in B2B(2C) marketing, with a focus on growth marketing and regional execution. 

• You have a strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand markets, particularly in the energy or charging sectors. 

• You have excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. 

• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively between regional and global teams. 

• You are proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for sustainability and energy efficiency. 

• You have strong copywriting skills. 

• You have the ability to create use cases from local success. 

• You have strong organizational skills to coordinate training sessions with the team. 

At Smappee we believe in a modern, dynamic, flexible work environment and culture where you can be yourself and truly inspire people to contribute to a better planet.  

What can you expect exactly?    

• Personal growth with multiple career and personal development opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.   

• A chance to participate in team activities and companywide events.

• A contract with remuneration according to experience, completed with benefits.

• Through profit participation you can benefit financially from the success and growth of the organization.

• A job where you can truly contribute to a better planet.