We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our fast-paced Finance team based in our Onehunga office. This will be a busy and dynamic role that will suit someone that enjoys variety and is willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute to enhancing our processes. The role involves accounts payable, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance standards are met, and supporting other finance operations where required.
Our finance function has a team-based approach to their work and are committed to adding value to TOMRA by delivering high-quality, accurate financial results and information to internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- General Ledger Maintenance: Process, maintain and reconcile assigned general ledgers, including bank, receivables, payables and prepayments
- Supplier and Intercompany Accounts: Process and reconcile suppliers’ and intercompany accounts, including resolution of variances for an assigned portfolio
- Internal Liaison:Liaise with key internal departments on day-to-day basis to resolve discrepancies
- Supplier Queries:Prompt resolution and response of supplier queries received
- Expense Management:Assist in the administration of expense management and travel systems
- Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, procedures, and company policies
- Invoice Processing: Receive, review, and process invoices from vendors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Vendor Payments: Schedule and prepare payments for vendors (e.g., through checks, EFT, or wire transfers) while maintaining good relationships with suppliers
- Month-End Support:Provide month-end support for journal posting
- Financial & Monthly Management Reporting:Assisting with the compilation of monthly management reports. Ensuring costs are correctly coded and providing analysis to cost centres as necessary
- Budget Assistance: Support in the preparation and monitoring of budgets, ensuring expenditures align with the financial plan
- Bank & Payment Reconciliation:Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis and address any discrepancies or issues.Reconcile accounts payable transactions with bank statements and vendor accounts, addressing discrepancies
- Investigations and Resolutions: Investigate balances and transactions, ensuring issues are resolved
- Dispute Resolution: Handle any vendor discrepancies or disputes and resolve payment or billing issues
- 2-4 years' experience within a transactional Accounting or Finance role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook
- Technically accurate and action orientated
- Willingness to work cross-functionally and build internal relationships
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills with ability to assimilate and analyse complex information from disparate sources and provide sound, well-reasoned decisions
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business
Why work for us:
- Birthday leave - have a day off on us!
- Onsite car parking
- We love innovation, so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
- You may also know us as the award-winning kiwi success story we strive for greatness and that is reflected from our history and into our future as TOMRA
- Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
- Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed.
- We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
- Kiwisaver employer contribution paid on top of base salary
At TOMRA we proudly recognise cultural diversity, inclusiveness of thought and individuals to create a great working environment for our employees. So, even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and the requirements, but you have what it takes, we would still like to hear from you.
