Credit Controller

Kotahi is on a mission to empower New Zealand businesses to compete and thrive on the world stage. If youre a detail-oriented credit control professional ready to make a real impact this is your opportunity to help shape our financial success and support our customers.

About Us Kotahi

At Kotahi we enable New Zealand businesses to win globally by delivering best-in-class digitally powered supply chain solutions. Our name means standing together as one and our values reflect that unity: We Before I Seek to Understand Discover Opportunities and Driven to Deliver.

We celebrate diversity champion wellbeing through our Hauora programme and foster a culture of inclusion innovation and continuous growth.

About the Opportunity

Were looking for a Credit Controller to join our high-performing Finance this role youll be responsible for the end-to-end credit control process for all customers ensuring timely collections accurate debtor management and strong internal and external relationships.

A key part of this role involvesassessing and managing credit risk. Youll confidently evaluate new customers to determine their risk profile and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms helping safeguard Kotahis financial health.

Youll be responsible for:

• Invoicing & Collections: Managing outstanding debts resolving billing disputes and processing receipts
• Customer Relationship Management: Acting as the first point of contact for payment and account queries
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Performing regular debtor reconciliations and reporting on aged receivables
• Managing Credit Risk: Assessing creditworthiness setting limits and monitoring payment behaviour
• Customer Onboarding: Supporting documentation and credit checks during onboarding
• Continuous Improvement: Driving process improvements and ensuring consistency in credit control practices

About You

Youre not just great with numbers youre a proactive problem solver who builds strong relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring:

• 4 years experience in end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable
• Strong understanding of AR systems processes and reporting
• Ability to manage high-volume debtor accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Clear and effective communication skills
• A detail-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Knowledge of accounts receivable cycles (Diploma in Accounting or business studies preferred)
• Experience in supply chain shipping or logistics is a bonus but not essential

Why Join Kotahi

We offer a compelling benefits package including:

• Flexible working - up to 2 days from home weekly
• Wellbeing leave and access to our Hauora platform for you and your whānau
• Additional purchased leave after 12 months
• Learning and development support including LinkedIn Learning and study assistance
• Employee referral bonuses and retail discounts
• Fresh fruit and biscuits to fuel your day

Be the Expert Who Keeps Us Moving

If youre driven to deliver passionate about credit control and ready to stand together with a team making a global impact - wed love to hear from you.

Please note: To be considered for this role candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

Thank you for your interest in joining Kotahi. While you are applying for a role at Kotahi our recruitment process is managed in partnership with the Fonterra Talent Acquisition Team as Fonterra Co-operative Group is one of our majority shareholders. Rest assured your application details and personal information will be treated with the strictest confidence and handled in accordance with the Kotahi Privacy Statement for Job Applicants which can be found here: Kotahi Privacy Statement for Applicants.

Your information will not be shared within Fonterra beyond the Talent Acquisition Team.If you would prefer to speak directly with a Kotahi representative before submitting your application please feel free to reach out to Philippa Green People Business Partner

We value your privacy and are here to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.

Required Experience:

Manager