Officer Accounts Receivable (3 Positions)

Officer Accounts Receivable (3 Positions) Officer Accounts Receivable (Fees Structure Project) Fixed Term until November 2027 Mō tēnei mahi | About this job At Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, our vision is Whānautransformation through education. We are seeking three experienced AccountsReceivable Officers to join our team on fixed-term contracts through toNovember 2027, supporting the delivery of a significant Fees Structure Project. These roles will play an important part in the successfulimplementation and ongoing administration of changes associated with tauirafees, student accounts, and related financial processes. Working within ourFinancial Transactions team, you will help ensure financial information isaccurate, compliant, and delivered in a way that supports positive outcomes fortauira and kaimahi. You will be responsible for managing a range of accountsreceivable activities, including maintaining debtor records, processingfinancial transactions, supporting fee-related enquiries, monitoring studentdebt ledgers, processing refunds and waivers, and ensuring compliance withinternal policies and external funding requirements. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders andexternal agencies such as Studylink and MSD, you'll contribute to processimprovements, provide high-quality financial administration, and support thesuccessful delivery of project outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Managing tauira and miscellaneous debtor accounts and accounts receivable activities. Processing invoices, credit notes, refunds, waivers, and financial transactions accurately and within required timeframes. Maintaining accurate debtor ledgers and supporting debt collection processes. Verifying and reconciling data across student management and financial systems. Supporting fee structure implementation activities and associated financial processes. Preparing financial reports and assisting with month-end activities. Providing responsive support to tauira and stakeholders regarding account and fee-related enquiries. Ensuring compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiency. Building strong working relationships across Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and with external partners. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a strategic project while making a meaningful impact on the tauira experience. You’ll be an organised and detail-focused finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You have strong analytical skills, can manage competing priorities, and build positive relationships with a wide range of people. You will bring: Experience in accounts receivable, finance administration, accounting, or a similar role. Experience working with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial information. Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a busy environment. Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders and providing excellent customer service. An understanding of financial processes, reconciliations, and record keeping. As a kaupapa Māori organisation, we value people who are committed to our values and culture. You will: Be willing to grow your confidence and capability in te reo Māori and āhuatanga Māori. Demonstrate behaviours that align with the values of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. This version is more accessible and likely to attract strong project administration and finance candidates who may not have formal accounting qualifications but have the capability to succeed in the role. If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your finance expertise while contributing to a high-profile organisational project, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as part of our Fees Structure Project team and help shape efficient, accurate, and learner-focused financial processes that support tauira across Aotearoa. We have three fixed-term opportunities available through toNovember 2027. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all kaimahi can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr