Accounts Payable Specialist

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Suva, Rewa Province, Central, FJI
In-Office
Mid level
Consumer Web • Food
The Role
Manage the accounts payable function by processing and verifying invoices, matching purchase orders and receipts, preparing supplier payments, reconciling statements, resolving discrepancies, maintaining vendor records, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting. The role also handles supplier queries, monitors overdue invoices, ensures compliance with controls and tax requirements, maintains audit documentation, and identifies process improvements.
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Company Description

Neptune Pacific operates market leading brands in shipping and logistics services across 18 Pacific Island markets. It is the largest carrier in its core Pacific Island markets operating eight container ships and servicing 18 Pacific Island nations.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. The role involves maintaining supplier records, reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and supporting month-end and financial reporting activities.

Job Description

  • Process and verify supplier invoices in accordance with company policies.
  • Match invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure accurate coding and approval of invoices.
  • Prepare and process supplier payments within agreed payment terms.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier/vendor records.
  • Respond to supplier and internal queries regarding invoices and payments.
  • Assist with month-end closing, including AP reconciliations and accruals.
  • Monitor outstanding invoices and resolve overdue or disputed items.
  • Maintain proper documentation and records for audit purposes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax requirements, and accounting procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce errors.
  • Prepare AP reports and provide financial information as required.

Qualifications

Education

  • Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  •  Relevant accounts payable or accounting experience

Experience

  • 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems is an advantage

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and AP processes.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Strong reconciliation and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
  • Ability to manage high-volume transactions and meet deadlines.
  • Integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information

Additional Information

  • Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus).
  • Opportunity for development and internal mobility.
  • Wonderful Giving - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
  • Project Wonderful - Staff spend a day in the community helping with various projects.
  • Company focused on wellness and health

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Skills Required

  • Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • Relevant accounts payable or accounting experience
  • Three years of experience in a similar role
  • Experience with ERP or accounting systems
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong reconciliation and problem-solving abilities
  • Good communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems
  • Ability to manage high-volume transactions and meet deadlines
  • Integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information

The Wonderful Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Wonderful Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Wonderful Company.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage features low out-of-pocket costs with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, plus mental-health resources and 24/7 virtual care. Central Valley workforces are described as having enhanced onsite or free services, including preventive care and prescriptions.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, generous PTO, sick leave, and paid family/parental leave are included in the package. Parental leave and family medical leave extend time-off support beyond basic requirements.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching anchors long-term financial benefits, with pension options available in some cases. Charitable-contribution matching further supports broader financial and community-minded goals.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
4,406 Employees

What We Do

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

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