Reconciliations Officer

at  AA New Zealand

ABOUT YOU | MŌU

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong numerical aptitude and ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work in a collaborative manner with all levels of the organisation.
• Organised and process oriented.
• Demonstrate strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to prioritise work and maintain a high professional standard.
• Passion, drive, and enthusiasm, along with the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Have an exceptional eye for detail and the sense to question irregularities.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING | MŌ TE TŪRANGA

This Reconciliations Officer position will see you ensuring all functions relating to Association and Joint Venture bank accounts are carried out and reconciled in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Association policy. You’ll build strong internal and external business relationships to ensure efficient completion of tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The main function of this position is to provide smooth, accurate and efficient running of all Banking functions. You’ll do this through:

• Daily reconciliation of all bank accounts plus full bank reconciliations at month end.
• Generating, downloading and uploading of daily bank statements for all entities.
• Investigating any unmatched transactions to find out where the transaction should be posted to.
• Processing all dishonoured transactions.
• Key liaison with bank for banking queries.
• Preparing and processing journal entries.
• Adhering to all daily, weekly and month end deadlines.
• Working with your manager to enhance documented processes for greater efficiencies and controls. Being actively involved in regular reviews and update of role and related procedures.
• Monitoring group email(s) to ensure issues are addressed, valid updates are regularly provided, and are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Providing cover for BBS (Branch Banking Summary) Team roles when staff are on leave or need support.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HOLD CURRENT ENTITLEMENT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Our teams celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work every day. We want you to feel comfortable to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.
We are aware that there will be candidates who are interested in the role but may only feel comfortable to apply if they have ticked all the boxes. We want you to know that if you feel like you don’t meet all the requirements, please still get in touch. We’d love to korero to see if you might be a great fit for the role

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong numerical aptitude and ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work in a collaborative manner with all levels of the organisation.
• Organised and process oriented.
• Demonstrate strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to prioritise work and maintain a high professional standard.
• Passion, drive, and enthusiasm, along with the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Have an exceptional eye for detail and the sense to question irregularities