Accounts Payable

Who we are

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Samsonite Australia is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer for a 12-month fixed term (maternity cover role) to join our accounts team at our head office based in Mulgrave . To be considered you will need at least 3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably with exposure to multi-national group reporting, SAP and Microsoft Excel.

This role reports to the Assistant Finance Director & the key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Ensuring supplier invoices are processed on time and accurately as per Company guidelines.

• Managing supplier correspondence and following up with internal stakeholders as required.

• Reviewing vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.

• Completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations to ensure data integrity of the sub ledger.

• Preparing monthly ageing creditors report and follow up on any outstanding items.

• Setting up periodic banking upload files, local, international and BPay payments.

• Maintaining a current and accurate supplier master database.

About You

• Strong understanding of accounts payable and basic accounting principles.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet stringent reporting deadlines in a multi-national setting.

• Strong analytical capability with an attention to detail.

• Positive approach and attitude, showing a high level of initiative and enthusiasm.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

If this sounds like you, please apply with your Resume and a Cover Letter.

Why you'll love working here

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What we value

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.