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Description
The Morco business has expanded to become Australia's leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice sector. With operations spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin, Morco stands as the only national provider to the foodservice sector in Australia. Our success is built on three essential pillars: our people, our customers, and our growers. Each complements the other seamlessly. We are a national business with a local heart, dedicated to bringing you the very best in fresh produce.
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About the role
The Accounts Payable Manager leads the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and financial controls. The role is responsible for supporting effective cash flow management, maintaining strong supplier relationships, driving process improvements, reducing costs, and protecting the business from error, waste, and fraud. The position also plays a key role in centralising invoice processing and approval activities across selected supplier categories, including external freight, utilities, managed services, and contracted services.
Key responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, supplier reconciliations, and payment preparation
Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and agreed timeframes
Maintain accurate AP records and resolve supplier queries and discrepancies promptly
Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team to achieve high levels of performance and service
Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and work collaboratively with Procurement, Operations, Transport, Warehouse, and Finance teams
Maintain and strengthen financial controls across the Accounts Payable function and implement new controls and process improvements to reduce risk and prevent fraud
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier value
Validate supplier charges, pricing, rebates, and contracted services before payment
Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Accounts Payable function
Prepare and analyse AP, supplier spend, freight cost, and KPI reporting
About you
5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, including 2–3 years in a leadership role
Experience in a high-volume environment, ideally food wholesale, FMCG, distribution, or similar
Proven experience managing supplier relationships, reconciliations, and payment processes
Experience using ERP systems in a mid-to-large organisation
Demonstrated process improvement, automation, or control improvement experience
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Proficiency in ERP systems such as Pronto, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and data analysis
Understanding of Australian GST and financial compliance requirements
Ability to work on-site 5-days a week from 8 am to 4 pm
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