Accounts Payable Officer

Kō wai mātou? Who are we?

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?

As part of the Accounts Payable team within Finance Shared Services, the Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the effective and timely resolution of accounts payable issues, and payment of all approved invoices. Working alongside other Accounts Payable Officers this role will be involved in the completion of Accounts Payable task including processing invoices, making payments, follow-up and resolution of queries and exceptions, and liaising with business users and vendors as required.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Responsibility for key AP activities including processing invoices, travel and credit card expenses, managing vendor payments, resolving queries, maintaining AP data quality, performing reconciliations, improving AP processes, and supporting the Shared Services team.
• Collaborate with Finance Master Data to monitor and maintain quality vendor master data, responding to and correcting bank rejection files, and resolving AP data issues.
  Reporting and reconciliation of AP information on a monthly basis.
• Support continuous improvement of the AP function by enhancing AP processes and tools, continuously seek to improve cost effectiveness and efficiency, and engage in projects to improve AP through User Acceptance Testing.
• Positively contribute as a member of the Shared Services team by assisting with Finance tasks, implementing and improving Finance policies and procedures, maintaining process documentation, participating in team meetings and behaving consistently with our Zespri values.

This is a fixed term role until March 2026.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of four years high school education with further tertiary studies in business/accounting.
• Previous general accounting experience (AP, AR, general ledger journals and reconciliations) gained in a commercial enterprise.
• An understanding of accounting processes and procedures.
• Computer skills including Microsoft products, and medium Excel experience.
• Experience in using SAP or other major corporate ERP system.

He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ 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 being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH and the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
• Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
• Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!

Tono mai inaianei!

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. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process. You can reach out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at [email protected] to have a chat to someone directly.