Zespri International markets and distributes kiwifruit worldwide, with a product range that includes SunGold and Green varieties. Its work brings together logistics, marketing, and consulting to connect growers and consumers while promoting kiwifruit nutrition, sustainability, and everyday recipe inspiration. The company profile may be relevant to candidates exploring roles connected to global food distribution and consumer-focused brand development.
Accounts Receivable Officer
Support Zespri’s global finance network by managing payments, customer accounts, reconciliations and collections. The role combines day-to-day accounts receivable work with month-end support and process improvement.
Description
- Process incoming payments and allocate receipts accurately.
- Manage customer rebates and credit notes.
- Assist with collections and monitor credit exposure.
- Prepare reconciliations, reports and journal entries.
- Review customer master data and accounts receivable records.
- Contribute to month-end activities and ongoing process improvements.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries.
- Connect customers, internal teams and Finance colleagues across Zespri’s global network.
Requirements
- Experience in accounts receivable, finance administration or accounting.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Strong reconciliation, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach and focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive overall remuneration package.
- Flexible working through Zespri’s FlexWELL approach, including work from home and office.
- One additional paid annual leave day each year (Zespri Day).
- Global life and permanent disability insurance.
- Group medical insurance benefits.
- Mount Maunganui office with free onsite parking.
- Free kiwifruit.