Accounts Receivable Officer

• Exciting opportunity to join our finance team!
• Great benefits
• Based at Te Awamutu

Mō mātau | About us

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free health and life insurance for permanent kaimahi.
• For permanent kaimahi, four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed remotely.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Officer to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tauira (students) and miscellaneous financial records, providing accurate and timely information to tauira, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process financial transactions within required timeframes.
• Perform data entry and process invoices efficiently.
• Provide comprehensive month-end reports.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver financial insights and forecasts to support decision-making.
• Evaluate financial risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone that has:

• Proven experience in accounts receivable or a similar financial role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and timely information to tauira.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant financial policies and regulations.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | Apply today!

If you are passionate about finance and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you, applications close 19 January 2025.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

Please note that we are closed from 19 December 2024 to 13 January 2025, so a response to your application will be delayed until our return in the new year.