Accountant
Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join a fast-growing international logistics company based in the Auckland Region, New Zealand. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounting knowledge who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting business performance, and maintaining compliance across a range of accounting functions. Experience within the logistics or freight forwarding industry will be highly regarded. Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) sponsorship is available for suitable overseas candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounts receivable and monitor customer payments
- Verify billing accuracy against contracts and shipment costs
- Reconcile accounts receivable with the general ledger
- Process supplier invoices and accounts payable transactions
- Validate invoices against shipment records and allocated costs
- Schedule and process supplier payments, including multi-currency transactions
- Maintain supplier records and resolve payment discrepancies
- Allocate costs and revenue to individual shipment or job files
- Monitor shipment profitability and gross profit margins
- Investigate and resolve cost variances
- Provide financial analysis to support operational performance
- Perform bank reconciliations and cash management activities
- Process foreign currency transactions and exchange rate adjustments
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
- Prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports
- Support management reporting and financial analysis
- Monitor financial data across international business operations
- Assist with GST, tax compliance and audit preparation
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes
Requirements & Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Minimum three years of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in the logistics or freight forwarding industry is advantageous
- Experience using CargoWise or similar ERP systems is highly desirable
- Experience with multi-currency accounting is an advantage
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Special Instructions
Sponsorship available for qualified international applicants.
Sponsorship & Employer Details
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Status: Accredited Employer (NZ)