Senior Accounts Receivable Officer

• Make your mark in a Senior Accounts Receivable role with an industry leader
• Skilled. cohesive team with supportive management
• Convenient West Footscray location

About us

Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is a world leader in providing engineered conveyor solutions for the mining and industrial sectors. Operating 3 manufacturing sites, 29 Service Branches as well as Engineering Design & Fabrication facilities employing over 1,200 employees.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Accounts Receivable Officer to take full ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Receivable function and to join our Finance team based at our Head Office in West Footscray. The West Footscray station which is a 5-minute walk or, if you drive to work, we have free onsite parking. The work environment is professional but relaxed and would suit someone who is looking to work in a small team that is highly collaborative.

In this role, you will report to Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist and be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the debtor's ledger, assist with managing cash flow forecasts, overseeing collections and credit control, and helping with continuous improvement across AR processes and systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain integrity of debtor's ledger, including aging, collections, credit limits, and invoice legitimacy.
• Monitor and manage weekly and monthly cash forecast targets, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external AR-related queries.
• Oversee the release of customer orders/jobs on hold in line with cash flow priorities.
• Generate and distribute monthly customer statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer receipts, credit card transactions, and miscellaneous AR invoices.
• Reconcile Ariba customer invoices and provide weekly reporting on cash-impacting delays.
• Manage deferred revenue, advance billing, and project invoicing reconciliations.
• Provide monthly aged receivables reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely audits.
• Liaise with various internal units to resolve overdue, disputed, or accounts on stop.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy.

What You'll Bring?

You will bring a solid background in accounts receivable or a similar finance role, with a proven track record of managing high-volume, complex ledgers—ideally across multi-entity environments. Your advanced understanding of AR systems and processes is complemented by strong Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP or Epicor. Exposure to procurement platforms like Ariba will be highly regarded. You demonstrate strong attention to detail, consistently enter financial data with high accuracy, and have a deep understanding of AR controls aligned with compliance standards.

A confident problem-solver, you thrive under pressure and make sound decisions to support cash flow and business priorities. You work well independently and collaboratively. You're adaptable in dynamic environments, responsive to change, and committed to continuous improvement and professional development. With high ethical standards, excellent communication skills, and a results-driven mindset, you uphold the integrity of financial processes and maintain a strong focus on delivering accurate, timely outcomes.

Why Join Fenner?

• Joining Fenner means joining a company that appreciates their employees and inspires them to reach their full potential.
• Exposure to major National Projects and opportunity to work with industry leaders across the Organisation
• Our core focus is on the development of our People and as a result, we offer of a wide range of training, support, mentoring, and career development opportunities, such as Emerging leaders and our supervisor course.
• A strong and experienced leadership team that is approachable, family-oriented, and here to support you.
• Opportunities for flexibility with work arrangements in a culture that values diversity and wellbeing.
• An awesome Team culture with on-site parking, and all amenities An active social calendar with frequent inside and outside-of-work events for you to get behind.
• Access to a wide range of company benefits including but not limited to:
• Annual Group Bonus participation at 3% of your base salary- Access to FennerFits - our wellbeing, recognition and discounts portal
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks' leave per annum by participating in our Leave Purchase Program
• Become a shareholder of the business by participating in the Michelin Share Scheme
• Be recognised for your contributions and service via our Service Recognition program.

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now

We're committed to establishing a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and compassionate. We welcome applications from people of all ages, First Nations, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

We're ready to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.

Our recruitment process includes an interview, a national police check and a pre-employment medical.