AP Assistant

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Accounts Payable Assistant

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 supply one of the world’s healthiest little superfruits to millions of people around the world in more than 50 markets. We are one of New Zealand’s best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

We believe in guardianship which, for us, means going the extra mile to look after our people, the community, and the land. We are results-driven, challenging ourselves to think big and deliver better. We cultivate personal connections, which means listening and acting with empathy and humility – and treating each other better for it.

AP Assistant

The Accounts Payable Assistant is broadly responsible for supporting the Finance Team in the EU region for the terms of the assignment. The EU Region is defined as our business and commercial transactions for the 2022 season. This role is part of our Finance team in Antwerp and is a fix term role until March 2022.

Specific accountabilities include:

1. Day-to-day follow up of inbound supplier invoices

• Process incoming invoices (PO/non-PO related) for all entities managed in the Region.
• Follow up of invoices with issues
• Check accuracy of data on the invoices (correct VAT application, bank account, issued to correct company, …)
• Support the company’s various administrative cycles as required
• Support financial queries from internal and external stakeholders

2. Day-to-day follow up of the AP mailbox

• Follow up and respond to requests from suppliers or internal stakeholders (request for information on invoices from internal departments, overdue invoices, account balance confirmations
• Creation of new suppliers or update of existing supplier master data

3. Act as backup for administrative tasks of the finance

To be successful in bringing this role to life, you will ideally bring the following experiences with you:

• Dutch & English, both written and spoken

• Preferably 1 or 2 years of experience in AP in Finance department

• Knowledge/experience of VAT (both domestic and foreign) is a plus

• Experience in SAP financial modules is a plus

• Uncompromising integrity and business ethics

Qualifications:

Qualifications (Bachelor or Masters) in accounting

In return, Zespri offers competitive remuneration, a great working environment, opportunities to develop and grow, and flexibility. If you would like to be a part of our growing team, and to find out more, hit apply!

Zespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service, or professional recruiter for this vacancy (“Agency”).

Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfill a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies. We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies and reserve the right not to reply.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19