The Role
Manage accounts receivable and some accounts payable functions including reconciliations, payment processing, invoice and expense review, stakeholder queries, audit checks, procurement support, process improvements, and backup for the accounts team.
Summary Generated by Built In
KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. At KPMG, we believe in fuelling prosperity for all New Zealanders. This purpose drives everything we do, from our client work to internal practises, all guided by our shared values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Together, for Better.
The Opportunity:
Love numbers and keeping things running smoothly?
As our Accounts Receivable Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our finance function, managing accounts receivable while providing outstanding support to both internal stakeholders and external clients. Your work will help ensure everything is accurate, efficient, and delivered with care.
Day to day you will:
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers and some accounts payable (both supplier and staff accounts) resolve discrepancies, and address outstanding balances.
- Prepare and process payment files and cash receipts.
- Prepare and review financial documents for accuracy and completeness, such as invoices and staff expense claims.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from creditors, debtors, and internal stakeholders regarding billing, payments, and account information.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial information by conducting regular audits and reconciliations.
- Management of other procurement activities as required.
- Recommend and implement actions to enhance efficiency and streamline processes.
- Provide backup for other members of the accounts team.
About you:
- At least 3 years experience and solid understanding of accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes.
- Experience with ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies.
- Knowledge of SAP (preferred).
- Intermediate level skills on Excel.
- Client relationship management experience (internal and external).
- Strong numeric and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work with staff at all levels within KPMG.
- Professional, team player, patient and friendly manner, in person and on the telephone.
Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.
Life at KPMG
KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.
For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [email protected].
For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.
As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
— Opportunities for local and international secondments
— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work
— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
— A paid professional association membership of your choice
— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030
— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities
— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years experience and solid understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
- Experience with ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies
- Knowledge of SAP
- Intermediate level Excel skills
- Client relationship management experience (internal and external)
- Strong numeric and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work with staff at all levels
- Professional, team player, patient and friendly manner in person and on the telephone
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The Company
What We Do
KPMG New Zealand is one of the world's leading professional services organizations, operating as part of a global network of professional firms. The company provides a comprehensive suite of audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including private individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multi-national corporations, and government agencies, helping them achieve their business goals and ensure regulatory compliance.
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