About the Opportunity
At Discova, we're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to lead our shared services AP function and ensure the timely, accurate processing and payment of supplier invoices. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee day-to-day AP operations, drive process improvements, support month-end activities, and develop a high-performing team while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Your main responsibility is:
- Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team to deliver accurate, efficient, and timely invoice processing and supplier payments.
- Oversee invoice verification, reconciliation, coding, and posting to ensure compliance with company and financial requirements.
- Manage payment processes, coordinating with treasury and finance teams to meet payment deadlines and maintain healthy supplier relationships.
- Prepare and review AP ageing reports, monitor outstanding balances, and support effective cash flow management.
- Support month-end closing activities by ensuring AP transactions are complete, accurate, and reported on time.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across AP processes, systems, and service delivery standards.
About You
The Essentials:
- Diploma qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function.
- Minimum 2 years' experience leading a finance shared services or accounts payable team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with Tourplan or similar finance/travel systems is advantageous.
The Attributes:
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing people.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative communicator who can confidently engage with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members.
- Solution-focused mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable driving change and continuous improvement.
What You Will Enjoy
🎉 Culture: Join Discova and Flight Centre Travel Group—certified Great Place to Work® across multiple regions with a team culture like no other in the travel industry
🌏 Travel Discounts: Exclusive rates for you, family and friends on flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more
💎 Career Growth: Real opportunities across a global network of brands—we promote from within and invest in your development
🔧 Learning & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning with 24,500+ courses; individualized development pathways
🎊 Recognition: Famous FCTG culture at Reward & Recognition events including Global Gathering and EOFY celebrations
👐🏽 Inclusive Workplace: We're an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity across race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age
🙏🏼 Give Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program; paid parental and volunteer leave
💚 Sustainability: We're committed to protecting the environment essential to tourism's future
About Discova
As a DMC with 95% local staff, we pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can thrive as their most authentic selves. These values are intrinsic to Discova’s DNA as a company, and we are committed to being an equitable workplace for all our employees regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. We welcome you to our family as you are and who you are.
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Get in touch now and Discova a world of possibilities!
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