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Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Job Opportunity

• Exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join a global finance team within a fast-paced, multinational environment.
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract offering exposure to shared services operations and cross-regional collaboration.
• Key role in supporting financial integrity, cash flow management, and timely financial reporting.

What you will be doing

• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collections and resolve discrepancies
• Follow up on overdue balances via phone, email, and formal communication
• Accurately apply incoming payments and maintain invoice tracking records
• Prepare customer statements, reconcile accounts, and maintain ageing reports
• Update monthly cash flow forecasts and escalate risks where required
• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, and Operations teams on billing issues
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and internal controls
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and upload transactions into SAP
• Prepare financial reports and support journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations (AU & NZ entities)
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Provide audit support and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Accounts Receivable processes

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of AR processes (billing, collections, reconciliation)
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of GST compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and regional stakeholders

Nice to have:

• Experience in a Shared Services or multinational environment
• Strong SAP transaction processing and reporting exposure
• Experience supporting multi-entity or cross-country finance operations
• Proven track record in process improvement initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally recognized organisation
• Exposure to international finance operations
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

If you are a driven finance professional looking to make an impact in a global organisation, we invite you to apply.

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.