Payments Officer: Precision in Payables & Service

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded life cover up to 300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage broker services

Defence community savings schemes

Job summary

NZDF is seeking a Payments Officer to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier, employee, and foreign currency payments. You will handle inquiries, support reconciliations, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, stakeholder service, and adherence to financial policies, with opportunities to participate in system enhancements and cross-team initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisation, and customer service skills.
• Experience in accounts payable, payment processing, or finance administration.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Relevant finance qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier, employee, and foreign currency payments accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve payment queries, discrepancies, and reconciliation issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and finance-related projects.
• Maintain accurate financial records and collaborate with the wider Finance team.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Customer service

Accounts payable / payment processing

Education

Finance qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

NZDF is seeking a Payments Officer to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier, employee, and foreign currency payments. You will handle inquiries, support reconciliations, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, stakeholder service, and adherence to financial policies, with opportunities to participate in system enhancements and cross-team initiatives.