Accounts Payable - 18 month fixed term contract

The Wonderful Company; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at a logistics and shipping company in Auckland for an Accounts Payable role. This position is key to supporting the financial operations by ensuring timely payments and accurate processing of invoices. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in an Accounts Payable function, strong Excel skills, and a dedication to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model that promotes personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for development and internal mobility

Community service projects

Focus on wellness and health

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in an Accounts Payable role is essential.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Verify customer details.
• Gather business requirements for new systems.
• Participate in the testing of payable related processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team mentality

Analytical skills

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Xero

CargoWise

Job description

Overview

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) is experiencing a period of significant transformation. Formed in 2020, Neptune Pacific Line acquired Pacific Direct Line, bringing together two of the South Pacific’s top shipping and logistics companies to support the full supply chain of our customers in the region. NPDL is part of The Wonderful Company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Its other companies include FIJI Water, JUSTIN and Landmark Vineyards, Wonderful Citrus, Wonderful Pistachios, Teleflora, POM Wonderful and Suterra.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this is an 18-month fixed term contract created to assist with current business demands. In this role, we are looking for an outgoing and autonomous operator with experience in operating in our overall AP function to ensure accurate and timely payment of vendor invoices and expense reports. With strong attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile, you are someone with the ability to manage our invoice and statement processing.

Responsibilities

• Verify customer details
• Gather business requirements for new systems on the payable end-to-end process
• Assist in the gap analysis with other project implementation team members
• Work closely with the project implementation team and provide input from the business on the payable system configuration
• Prepare testing scenarios and participate in the SIT and UAT testing on the payable related process in the new system
• Provide regular updates on the implementation progress & follow up with stakeholders to get outstanding issues resolved

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years in an Accounts Payable role is essential
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Accounting Software such as Oracle, SAP or Xero
• Experience with CargoWise would be an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people at all levels across the organisation with a team mentality
• An ability to analyse reports whilst maintaining high levels of confidentiality

You will have excellent attention to detail, with a strong attitude to complete tasks correctly the first time. In addition, you will have a good understanding of what “Best Practice” looks like, armed with a “can do” attitude to enable you to fulfil your role.

You will have the right to live and work in New Zealand at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Neighbour - spend a day in the community helping with various service projects
• Company focused on wellness and health

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