Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Mecca Brands • Richmond, VA

38d

About The Position

Working as part of our collaborative Finance team and reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this is an 18-month fixed term opportunity for a Senior Accounts Payable Officer to play a critical role in ensuring the smooth, accurate and timely delivery of MECCA’s international accounts payable operations. You’ll take ownership of complex reconciliations, support key stakeholders across the business, and provide guidance within the AP team, contributing to strong financial outcomes for MECCA Brands.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior accounts payable role, ideally within a retail environment
• Strong understanding of foreign currency transactions and FX impacts
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience and a high level of attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability
• Confidence working with large financial systems and high transaction volumes
• A proactive mindset, strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting an ERP transition would be beneficial, particularly involvement in UAT testing

Responsibilities

• Owning key month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including goods in transit, stock over/unders and brand claim receivables
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, brand claims, rebates and ad hoc credits
• Preparing month-end journals and adjustments, including FX gains/losses, stock discrepancies and write-offs
• Maintaining strong supplier and brand relationships, including managing the trade payables mailbox
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and supporting cash flow forecasting activities
• Supporting cross-functional collaboration on finance systems, including data checks and testing activities
• Driving continuous improvement across accounts payable processes, controls and reporting

Benefits

• Professional development programs and first-class digitised learning offering
• Health and well-being initiatives
• Reward and recognition programs
• Access to bonus and incentive programs
• Access to quarterly product allowance
• Generous discount to spoil yourself and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance, subject to company policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees