Accounting Assistant
Bollore Logistics Asia Pacific, New Zealand
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Accountant Assistant to join our finance team in our Auckland office.
In this role you will have an accounts payable focus, ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions for the business. Beyond this, you will also be required to assist the finance team in day-to-day operations and month-end closing.
Typical tasks include:
- Reviewing vendor invoices and processing payments in an accurate and timely manner
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Responding to internal and external accounts payable queries
- Assisting with preparation of accounts payable reports
- Assisting with invoice processing
- Assisting with month-end closing
- Other ad hoc admin tasks as required
Requirements
- A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as an Accountant Assistant or similar
- Preferably a tertiary qualification in accounting or finance
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 with at least intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong written and spoken English
- Sound mathematical ability
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients, suppliers and colleagues
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- A high level of attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Ability to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
- A positive attitude with a desire and willingness to learn industry processes
- Knowledge of CargoWise will be advantageous
Benefits
One of the 500 largest companies in the world, the Bolloré Group is a multi-national with a solid global foundation and a legacy spanning 200+ years.
Thanks to a diversification strategy based on innovation and on international development, it now holds strong positions in all its activities across three business lines: Transportation and Logistics, Communications, and Electricity Storage and Systems.
Bolloré Logistics New Zealand provides a supportive environment working from our modern offices in Auckland’s Airport Oaks precinct, while also embracing work from home options. We are focused on developing our people to be knowledgeable, well-rounded IFF and Logistics personnel who are passionate about providing excellence in service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Competitive remuneration, onsite parking, a continuous service recognition program and performance-based bonuses are just some of the benefits we offer. We are a diverse team who support each other and strive for harmony. We aim to surround ourselves with people willing to teach and learn, who will play an active part in building a successful business where our people make the difference.