Accounts Payable Officer - Fixed Term Contract

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This fixed-term, full-time Accounts Payable Officer role at The a2 Milk Company in Pokeno oversees end-to-end AP in a high-volume FMCG environment, handling supplier onboarding, PO creation, invoice matching and coding, credit notes and payments, with monthly creditor reconciliations and GR/IR, and support for month-end close. Priorities are 3+ years in accounts payable, superb attention to detail and confidentiality, solid Excel and GL knowledge, and ERP experience (Navision/MS Dynamics NAV preferred) alongside a customer-focused approach for supplier queries. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight end-to-end AP, reconciliations, payment runs and supplier relationships, quantify achievements, mention Navision if applicable, and show fit for a factory setting; on-site in Pokeno, NZ.

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General information

Job Title Accounts Payable Officer - Fixed Term Contract Location New Zealand - Pokeno Date Published Friday, February 27, 2026 Ref # 372 Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Business Unit Finance

Short Summary

High-volume Accounts Payable role managing end-to-end invoice processing, reconciliations & payments in a fast-paced FMCG Environment

Position Description

About the role:

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the full end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and paid on time. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting strong supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements.

 

Based at our Pōkeno factory and reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work in a high-volume environment managing invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment runs, while continuously improving AP processes and contributing to month-end and audit activities.

 

More specifically, you will be involved in:    

•  Managing the full AP lifecycle including supplier account setup and maintenance, raising purchase orders, invoice matching and coding, credit note processing and payment execution 

• Performing monthly creditor reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and responding promptly to supplier queries via phone and email.
• Processing credit card and petty cash reconciliation and managing the GR/IR general ledger accounts 
• Supporting month-end close, preparing spend analysis, assisting with audit documentation and contributing to continuous process improvements. 

 

What you will bring:

•  Minimum of 3+ years proven accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment 

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality 
• Experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft Navision/MS Dynamics NAV highly regarded) 
• Strong Excel skills and sound understanding of general ledger processes
• A customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across the business and with external suppliers 
• A Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance is preferred. Experience within consumer goods or manufacturing environments is highly regarded