Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Officer (12-Month Fixed Term)

Overview

At KPMG New Zealand, we're driven by a bold purpose : Fueling prosperity for all New Zealanders.

We bring this to life through meaningful work, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to excellence.

If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a value-led environment, this opportunity is for you.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to support our accounts receivable and credit control operations on a

12-month fixed term contract

As a part of the Accounts team, you'll be at the heart of our Finance and Business Performance function, supporting the team and delivering high quality services.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about financial accuracy and stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

Day to day you will

Proactively manage credit control and accounts receivable tasks, driving timely collections with precision and a strong commitment to financial integrity.

Recommend effective collection strategies to the business, tailored to individual circumstances.

Respond to queries from internal stakeholders and external clients in a timely and professional manner.

Reconcile ledgers, resolve outstanding balances, and ensure financial accuracy across transactions.

Prepare and review sundry invoices, purchase orders, payment files, and cash receipts.

Liaise with debt collection agencies and maintain effective working relationships.

Complete AR and credit control reporting, identifying and recommending process improvements.

Provide backup support to the wider accounts team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

3-5 years minimum proven experience in AR and credit control.

Leadership capability and a collaborative mindset.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

A passion for process improvement and delivering excellent service.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Expertise in financial systems and reconciliations.

Confidence to work autonomously and take initiative

Recruitment Agencies : The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team.

We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance.

Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on or email

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance.

We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you :

Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

Opportunities for local and international secondments

Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

A paid professional association membership of your choice

Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm's environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much more

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities.

Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.

Further info can be found on our website.

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