Finance Assistant

Kovalus Separation Solutions, Inc.; Nelson; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kovalus Separation Solutions, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented part-time finance assistant to join our NZ-based team. This remote role focuses on invoices, payroll support, and day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, with 2–3 hours each weekday morning.

You will handle AP/AR, match invoices, assist with NZ and AU payroll, and maintain accurate records. The position offers long-term remote work from home, with a fixed-term may be extended, and requires independence, reliability, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience using Xero.
• Familiar with New Zealand payroll.
• Some knowledge of Australian payroll preferred.
• Accurate, organised and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently from home.
• Available to work 2–3 hours each weekday morning.
• Long-term part-time role; willing to commit beyond the initial 3-month fixed-term.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process supplier invoices and financial transactions
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Match invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Perform general finance data entry and filing
• Assist with New Zealand payroll administration
• Assist with timesheet and leave records
• Maintain accurate financial records in Xero
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and documentation when required
• Provide general finance and administrative support
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required

Skills

Xero

NZ payroll

AU payroll

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Company Overview

At Kovalus Separation Solutions (KSS), we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of separation technologies by leveraging synergies across membrane filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, drying, and other advanced process technologies. Our solutions support customers in the food and beverage, dairy, life science, and industrial markets by enabling product concentration and purification, removal of contaminants, recycling of valuable process chemicals, production of high-purity water, and treatment of wastewater for safe discharge or reuse.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process supplier invoices and financial transactions
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Match invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Perform general finance data entry and filing
• Assist with New Zealand and Australian payroll administration
• Assist with timesheet and leave records
• Maintain accurate financial records in Xero
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and documentation when required
• Provide general finance and administrative support
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required
• Experience using Xero
• Is familiar with New Zealand payroll
• Ideally some knowledge or experience with Australian payroll
• Experience with accounting data entry and general administration
• Accurate, organised and detail-oriented
• Can work independently from home
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines
• Communicates well and is comfortable asking questions when needed
• Available to work 2–3 hours each weekday morning
• Is looking for a long-term part-time opportunity
• Is willing to commit beyond the initial 3-month fixed-term period

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kovalus Separation Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and contribute to better solutions for our customers and communities.