Accounts Payable Administrator

Tyson Foods, Inc.; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday or special day off (paid)

Health insurance

Life and trauma insurance

Kiwisaver

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in New Zealand is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance team. You will manage day-to-day AP activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payments made on time.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, maintain strong controls, and support month-end close and audits in a fast-paced, global environment. Experience with SAP and Excel is essential; GST knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in accounts payable or finance administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with accounting systems; SAP preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong reconciliations and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding GST and financial controls in AP processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Coordinate invoice approvals and follow up.
• Review purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier records and documentation.
• Complete AP reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier queries and assist with issue resolution.
• Support month-end close and reporting requirements.
• Provide occasional admin support across the business.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Excel

Microsoft Office

Reconciliation

Communication skills

GST knowledge

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

Continue growing with our family.

Ourteam members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and seeaposition that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods.

Management Level:

84

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes?

Cobb-Vantress New Zealand (CVNZ) is looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a global organisation with strong values and a supportive team culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of accounts payable activities, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. You will work across multiple systems and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain strong financial controls and efficient processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Follow up and coordinate invoice approvals
• Review purchase orders and investigate invoice discrepancies
• Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation
• Complete accounts payable reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Respond to supplier queries and assist with issue resolution
• Support month-end close activities and reporting requirements
• Support audits and other finance activities as required
• Provide occasional administration support across the business

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years’ experience in an accounts payable or finance administration role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using accounting systems, preferably SAP
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Good reconciliation and problem-solving abilities
• A sound understanding of GST, financial controls, and accounts payable processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Health Insurance after 3 months of service
• Life and trauma insurance from Day 1
• Kiwisaver at 4.5%

Please note: Given the high bio-security element of our working environment, you cannot have chickens or pigs on your property. Part of the selection process will be a home verification check to verify this, as well as a police check, full medical and drug test.

Work Shift:

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.