Accounts Receivable Officer

Zespri; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Life and disability insurance

Medical insurance

Onsite parking

Free kiwifruit

Job summary

Zespri in Mount Maunganui, NZ, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract to help maintain cash flows and customer relationships across our global network.

You will resolve queries, manage customer accounts, support credit control and process improvements, and contribute to accurate financial operations for one of New Zealand's iconic brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in AR or Finance Administration roles.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive mindset and a continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming payments and allocate receipts.
• Manage customer accounts rebates and credit notes.
• Support collections activities and credit exposure.
• Prepare reconciliations, reports and journal entries.
• Review customer master data and AR records.
• Support month-end activities and process improvements.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Finance Administration

Accounting Principles

Reconciliation & Reporting

Excel Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

Behind every successful global business is a team that keeps the financial engine running smoothly. We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract and play a vital role in ensuring cash flows efficiently through the business, customer relationships remain strong and our financial operations run with accuracy and confidence.

Working across Zespri's global network, This role will be the trusted link between customers, internal stakeholders & our Finance team. From resolving queries and managing customer accounts to supporting credit management and process improvements, you'll help create a seamless experience while contributing to the financial health of one of New Zealand's most iconic international brands.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Processing incoming payments and allocating receipts accurately
• Managing customer accounts rebates and credit notes
• Supporting collections activities and credit exposure
• Preparing reconciliations, reports and journal entries
• Reviewing customer master data and accounts receivable records
• Supporting month-end activities and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries effectively

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with detail, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives on delivering excellent service to customers and colleagues alike.

You will also possess:

• Experience in an Accounts Receivable, Finance Administration or Accounting role
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset and a continuous improvement focus

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.
• Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
• Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply.

Agency

Zespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter for this vacancy (“Agency”).

Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies. We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply.

Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.