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About Modra

Modra Technology is an Australian owned and operated company based in Warragul, Gippsland, with a client base spanning the globe. With over 25 years' industry experience, Modra is committed to ongoing innovation. The Company has received multiple business awards for excellence in performance, success, and achievement within manufacturing and export, primarily serving the carpet manufacturing industry with cutting-edge products to support their continued success. Modra has grown to a team of 25, and serves over 200 customers across 35 countries, with over 400 of our machines located worldwide. With revenue exceeding $35m, Modra is a profitable and cash generative business looking to accelerate growth organically and via acquisition.

About the role

The Finance and Payroll Support Officer provides accurate, timely accounts payable, supplier payment and payroll support, with accounts receivable and general ledger reconciliation support, working day to day with the Financial Accountant. This part-time, on-site role works a fixed fortnightly pattern, including a fixed pay run day with related payroll administration across the period. The role prepares and processes payroll with general guidance, within established procedures, applying award and contract rules to time data, and covers payroll when the Financial Accountant is absent. Accounts payable, supplier payments and payroll are expected to make up around 80% of the role's time, with the balance across reconciliations, journals and accounts receivable support.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, check, code and process supplier invoices in SAP Business One against purchase orders and approvals
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries and discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams, escalating disputes to the Financial Accountant
• Set up new suppliers and process approved changes to supplier details, independently verifying any new or changed bank details before payment
• Maintain accurate supplier records and audit-ready filing
• Prepare weekly AUD payment batches and foreign currency (FX) payments for approval, in line with direction from the Financial Accountant
• Confirm payments are released as approved and remittance advice is issued
• Prepare and issue customer invoices in SAP Business One from approved sales orders
• Allocate customer receipts and maintain accurate debtor records
• Check Hours data against the applicable modern award and each employee's contract terms, following up anomalies or missing approvals with the relevant manager
• Calculate pay, overtime, penalties, allowances and leave, and administer the fortnightly pay run in Employment Hero to a complete, checked state for Financial Accountant oversight and sign-off

About you

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related field (OR equivalent experience) – Essential
• Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, supplier payments and reconciliations, including bank and credit card reconciliations – Essential
• Demonstrated experience running end-to-end payroll in a cloud-based payroll system, including applying modern award and employment contract provisions to time data – Essential
• Competence with accounting systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel – Essential
• Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers, colleagues and managers – Essential
• Ability to work with general guidance within established procedures, including providing payroll cover in the Financial Accountant's absence – Essential

• Experience with SAP Business One and Employment Hero – Desirable
• Experience processing foreign currency payments and reconciling multi-currency accounts – Desirable
• Experience in a manufacturing or export environment, including applying the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 – Desirable
• Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa

Key Selection Criteria

To help us consider your application, please provide examples of your experience in relation to our Key Selection Criteria (below) in your Cover Letter or Application.

1. Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliation and preparation of supplier payments, ideally with some accounts receivable experience.
2. Experience completing bank and credit card reconciliations accurately and within deadlines, ideally including multi-currency accounts, general ledger reconciliations and journals.
3. Demonstrated experience running end-to-end payroll in a cloud-based system, ideally Employment Hero, including applying modern award and contract rules to time data.
4. Strong attention to detail, with a methodical approach to checking information and maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.
5. Sound judgement and communication skills, including handling confidential information with discretion and knowing when to escalate issues.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief response addressing the 5 key selection criteria.

Applications will be considered throughout the vacancy period and the position may be filled prior to closure. Agency applications are not invited at this time.

Position will close 5.00 PM Thursday 5th November if not filled prior. We encourage you to apply at your soonest opportunity.