About Knauf Insulation

As part of the Knauf Group, Knauf Insulation represents one of the most respected and progressive names in insulation worldwide. With manufacturing operations in Europe, Asia and North America and annual sales revenue in excess of EUR 2 billion.

The company is the fastest growing insulation manufacturer in the world with a wide range of insulation products to meet the growing demand for energy efficiency and acoustic performance in new and existing homes, commercial buildings and industrial applications. Products manufactured by Knauf Insulation include glass mineral wool with ECOSE Technology, blow-in glasswool and rock mineral wool. Knauf Insulation has a successful track record in innovation, research and development contributing to the development of proprietary technology to create significant advantages over competitive manufacturers.

The Knauf Insulation Asia Pacific region has its headquarters in Brisbane and operates the largest glasswool manufacturing plant in Asia Pacific in Malaysia, which services customers in Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and other countries in South East Asia.

The opportunity

Our Finance Team is on the search for an Accounts Administrator. Based in our Cannon Hill office, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Accounts Receivable and Office Administration roles. In addition, the role provides support to the Accounts Payable position. As the Accounts Administrator you will be a vital member of the finance team as this role involves providing financial, administrative, clerical and office support. The role works closely with the overall finance team as well as other internal departments (namely Supply Chain and Marketing)

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Accounts Receivable:

• Customer master data management in SAP;
• New Customer creation;
• Issuing statements to customers;
• Customer liaison on open topics;
• Resolving customer account queries;
• Cash allocations from the bank into SAP against customer invoices
• Produce daily AR ageing
• Perform credit review, set/adjust credit limits, and manage order release/holds

Accounts Payable:

• Vendor master data management in SAP;
• Reviewing standard logistics invoices against contracted rates;
• Processing approved invoices in SAP;
• Management of approval of invoices with various departments;
• Cash allocations from the bank into SAP against vendor invoices;
• Maintaining historical records in an orderly and searchable manner;
• Efficient filing of invoices and approval in shared drives;
• Reconciling vendor statements;
• Batching of payments to vendors (as required);
• Responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance matters in a timely manner;
• Drive process improvements and automation

Office Administration:

• General office administrative duties;
• Ordering of stationary for office requirements;
• Coordination of minor office repairs and maintenance;
• Coordination of minor postage requirements;
• Support to senior management on clerical matters as required;

Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in an accounts function;
• An understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Knowledge of accounting systems and software (experience with SAP is desirable);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment;
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise tasks;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• A pro active approach to resolving issues;

What we offer

At Knauf Insulation we provide a collaborative and open working environment where you can achieve the best in your personal and professional development. We are small enough to give you the personal attention and career development to help you reach your full potential; yet large enough to provide the challenge of diverse, high-quality work and clients.

We offer the successful candidate a competitive remuneration package, the opportunity to join a successful and growing team, the ability to actively contribute to the business and scope for further training and professional development.

Reporting structure

The Accounts and Office Administrator reports to the Regional Finance Director for Asia Pacific.

• Customer master data management in SAP;
• New Customer creation;
• Issuing statements to customers;
• Customer liaison on open topics;
• Resolving customer account queries;
• Cash allocations from the bank into SAP against customer invoices
• Produce daily AR ageing
• Perform credit review, set/adjust credit limits, and manage order release/holds
• Vendor master data management in SAP;
• Reviewing standard logistics invoices against contracted rates;
• Processing approved invoices in SAP;
• Management of approval of invoices with various departments;
• Cash allocations from the bank into SAP against vendor invoices;
• Maintaining historical records in an orderly and searchable manner;
• Efficient filing of invoices and approval in shared drives;
• Reconciling vendor statements;
• Batching of payments to vendors (as required);
• Responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance matters in a timely manner;
• Drive process improvements and automation
• General office administrative duties;
• Ordering of stationary for office requirements;
• Coordination of minor office repairs and maintenance;
• Coordination of minor postage requirements;
• Support to senior management on clerical matters as required;

• An understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Knowledge of accounting systems and software (experience with SAP is desirable);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment;
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise tasks;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• A pro active approach to resolving issues;

• At least 5 years’ experience in an accounts function;