Ap & Ar Manager

**Division**:Finance

**Job type**:Finance

**Location**:Sydney, Australia

**The Who**:
In 1988, our founders had an ambitious dream to form the largest specialized travel company in the world - to set the example of how touring and travel should be done. The belief that travel is one of the most emotive experiences you undertake and our ambition to make this experience the absolute best it can be for the traveler, has become the guiding principle for TAG.

We believe that through a bespoke, high-touch and personal service, we can alleviate the stress and complexity of travel. So, whether it is a business meeting to close a deal, an event to meet industry peers or a gig for 50,000 screaming fans, we will get our clients to where they need to be feeling ready to take on the world.

**The Why**:
At TAG, our company values matter. We appreciate our staff working as a **T**eam, having **A**mbition and being **G**enuine.

You will have a passion for the job you do, as well as a drive to want to do better - in return, TAG will support your growth and development, as well as offer opportunities to progress or maybe even change tack

**The What**:
As AP and AR Manager you will have a diverse and varied role. Here are just some of the things you’ll be getting involved with:

- Managing all AP and AR activities across the team efficiently and driving enhanced productivity
- Owning, managing and controlling both AP and AR ledgers, ensuring they are accurate, current and fully reconciled
- Ensuring timely and accurate Tour and Production finalisation reconciliations and improving, where necessary
- Manage bank & credit card reconciliations and drive improvements
- Ensuring the company AR and Credit Policy is updated regularly and complied with
- Leading the team in delivering a high quality client and supplier service relating to invoice delivery, issue resolution and timely cash collections and supplier payments
- Ensuring the BSP files and payments are fully reconciled with the AP Ledger and the appropriate Tramada bookings, and manage the exceptions accordingly
- Manage and improve intercompany process with all regions
- Oversee commission process including outsourced solution
- Develop reporting across the team
- Develop and strengthen relationships with major clients and suppliers
- Process improvements and driving operational efficiencies including automation
- Ensuring all client and supplier queries are responded to in an effective and timely manner
- Supporting cashflow forecasting by providing cash receipt and payment insights and controlling cash outflows accordingly
- Providing regular ledger and cashflow metric reporting, plus any ad hoc financial reports as required
- Managing outsourced AP and AR support, generally for more administrative aspects of reconciliations and allocations, etc.
- Identifying and assessing potential business and cashflow risks and recommending process improvements, where appropriate
- Understanding the roles, responsibilities and requirements of direct reports, and ensuring appropriate training, development and mentorship is provided to the Sydney and Fiji teams
- Updating all workflow documentation and processes aligned to the role and any direct reports

**The How**:
To be successful at TAG is as much about mindset and attitude as it is about skill-set and qualifications. We’re a team who share the same desire and passion to go above and beyond for each and every client. We revel in making the seemingly impossible possible, always rising to the challenge with ambition and a genuine, open attitude.

We work flexibly to accommodate our TAG team colleagues, meaning on occasion there could be requirements ‘outside of office hours’ to manage time zones and other work commitments.

As AP and AR Manager there are several credentials and attributes which would be advantageous, but a determined attitude and willingness to learn, are equally important.
- Certificate or diploma in Accounting, Business Management or related field OR in lieu of education, equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, at least two of which were in managerial or supervisory roles
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Data Entry Management
- Postgraduate qualification (CPA/CA)
- Travel experience, with working knowledge of BSP and of multiple land suppliers
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain a strong working relationship with colleagues, clients and suppliers
- Consistent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- An appetite to learn, develop and progress
- Problem solver with a calm and considered approach under pressure
- Ability to multi-task and manage a broad depth of activities across a large team

**The Where and When**:
This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, based in our Sydney office. Since March 2020, we have operated a flexible