AR Administrator Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a prominent client at Auckland Airport in South Auckland. This is a 2-3 month contract with potential to go permanent. You will play a pivotal part in the finance team, ensuring the smooth operation of the debtor function while building positive relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

What you'll do:

• Monitor debtor payments daily, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled using established spreadsheets and electronic data capture reports.
• Set up Direct Bill accounts as required, including those for conferences, ensuring all credit applications are processed promptly and clients are notified professionally.
• Take responsibility for processing all Direct Bill accounts with accuracy, responding efficiently to debtor inquiries and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly and monthly City Ledger Adjustment summaries, distributing them as necessary to relevant managers within the finance department.
• Regularly follow up with debtors trading beyond their normal terms, escalating persistent issues to senior management as appropriate.
• Complete weekly 60-day ageing reports for distribution to financial leadership, ensuring timely identification of overdue accounts.
• Verify agent vouchers against issued invoices to ensure all room rates processed for Direct Bills are accurate and valid.
• Send daily invoices and process monthly statements efficiently, making sure they are distributed promptly via email to clients.
• Perform month-end close procedures for the debtor system, forwarding verified banking figures and reports to the finance team for inclusion in overall reporting.
• Facilitate monthly credit meetings with key departmental managers, contributing insights that support effective decision-making across the business.

What you bring:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Finance, Business or a related discipline that underpins your understanding of accounting principles.
• Bring at least one year’s experience in credit control or accounts receivable roles to demonstrate your familiarity with industry-specific processes.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of credit collections procedures, account structures, reconciliations, and best practices for debtor management.
• Exhibit advanced computer literacy across Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel), enabling you to handle complex spreadsheets and reporting requirements efficiently.
• Showcase your ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multicultural team environment.
• Display meticulous attention to detail when processing transactions or preparing reports—ensuring accuracy is always maintained even under tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent communication skills that allow you to build supportive relationships with suppliers, vendors, auditors, colleagues, and guests alike.
• Utilise strong time management abilities to prioritise tasks effectively while following specified procedures without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting quickly to changes in systems or processes while remaining focused on delivering quality outcomes.
• Uphold high standards of personal integrity by treating confidential information sensitively and acting as an ambassador for company values.

What's next:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career within a supportive environment that values both professional excellence and personal well being, this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link below - don’t miss out on joining a team where your contributions truly matter.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Johnson on +64 9 374 7337.