Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Payable Officer

Position Description

• SAP experience highly desirable
• Positive and willing customer service attitude essential
• Permanent Wellington based
  

He kōrero mō mātou About us:

At KiwiRail we connect New Zealanders sustainably powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission Stronger Connections Better New Zealand highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace we empower everyone to contribute their best. If youre passionate about innovation and safety wed love to welcome you aboard.

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi About therole:

This role is to ensure accurate and efficient invoice processing to ensure timely payments of accounts payable commitments.

Within the area of responsibility this role is required to:

• Be responsible for management of PO and non-PO invoices to ensure accounts are processed in a timely manner into SAP
• Follow up on incorrectly coded invoices (PO & non-PO)
• Check invoice for accuracy i.e. GST/Tax invoice etc and if appropriate authorisations as per the Delegated Authority Policy
• Ensure un-receipted invoices are blocked accurately
• Process uploads from various suppliers and systems including Flexipurchase
• Ensure unapproved invoices are monitored
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Understand and be familiar with IRD rules compliance and changes which would impact Accounts Payable

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou What (skills) you will bring:

• Experience in Accounts Payable or similar transactional finance role

• Proficient in Excel
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system

• Demonstrated skill in accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive customer focused approach
• Ability to take ownership of issues through to resolution
• Ability to work autonomously

• Sound knowledge of accounts payable ledger and statement reconciliation processes
• Proficient in speaking reading and writing English
• Can do attitude

Secondary school or equivalent to NCEA level 2 in Maths and English

Nōu te rourou Whats in it for you:

• 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
• Access to discounted travel health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
• A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe

Kua rite kia rite Ready to Make a Difference

Rā aukati Applications Close: 27 August 2026

Only candidates with current NZ work rights will be considered.