Accounts Payable Officer

ABOUT US

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Gateman and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer to join the team. Based in Auckland, the key focus of the role is the provision of all transactions for AP; providing general administration tasks and main banks reconciliations.

The role contributes to the profitability by ensuring customer payments are received in good time and bad debts are minimised.

Key Responsibilities include:

Payables Processing

• Processing of Company accounts payable transactions
• Ensuring compliance with payment requirements and company policies, including Delegated Authorities
• Ensure all incoming paperwork is handled according to company policy.
• Daily reconciliation of AP and bank accounts
• Handle payment queries with both internal and external customers
• Enter and upload payments to the bank ready for authorising, including supplier payments, international supplier payments, expense claims and rent payment.

Month End Closing

• Relevant month end tasks for accounts payable processes, including:
  • AP Foreign Currency revaluation
  • Vendor ageing reconciliations for internal and external vendors to Trial Balance
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations
• Ensuring all service providers such as Vehicle lease and utilities are processed.
• Support the team with closing processes as required.

General & Administration

• Bank Statement downloaded daily and sending to AR for processing
• Primary administrator of company credit card online system
• Daily maintenance of the Accounts Payable mailbox.
• Assist in the maintenance of the mailroom when required
• Ensure all IRD and statutory payments are processed on time
• Netting Payment processing and monthly supplier statements reconciliations
• Assist other members of the Finance Department when required e.g.; daily banking of cheques, debtor statements and learning other functions within the department

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter, you will have strong communication and people skills with a can-do attitude. Additionally, you will have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role.
• End to end Accounts Payable experience.
• Previous Microsoft Dynamics experience highly desirable.
• Experience with using a Tier 1 ERP system (JDE, SAP or D365 etc)

IN RETURN

We are part of a global company with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training, and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work.

WE ARE THE ASSA ABLOY GROUP

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 51,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.