Assistant Financial Analyst

**Kō wai mātou? Who are we?**:
Zespri is more than simply the world’s single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand’s best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

**He aha te mahi? What's the role?**:
Part of the Financial Planning team, this key role will support the successful forecasting, analysis, payment and reporting of Grower Payments to Zespri management, the Zespri Board, Board sub committees, and the New Zealand Kiwifruit industry. Reporting to the Grower Payments Manager, the Assistant Financial Analyst will provide support, and assist the two Financial Analysts in the team to forecast the fruit service and incentive payments, including forecast season cashflow, and the forecast and recommendation of discretionary fruit payments. The Analyst will also provide backup to the payments function.

The core responsibilities of the role will include;
- Supporting the Forecasting of fruit, service and incentive costs
- Communication of forecast payments to the New Zealand Kiwifruit industry.
- Provide inputs into industry documentation.
- Liaising with the Financial Accounting team and external Auditors to provide relevant grower payment data and analysis.
- Reviewing and reconciling grower payment system data with the EDI and SAP teams.
- Ad hoc analysis of industry payments.
- Reconciliation of relevant General Ledger transactions and accounts and preparation and posting of journals to correct any inaccuracies.
- Preparation of annual grower payment audit confirmations.
- Other ad hoc financial analysis, and project work as required.

**Ko wai koe? Who are you?**:

- 1-2 year’s relevant experience in a similar role.
- Strong Excel, Database, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
- Financial analytical skills.
- Experience with accounting software packages and forecasting tools.
- Exposure to a large ERP system will also be highly beneficial.

**He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?**:
Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.
- Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.
- FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
- Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
- Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
- Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
- Group Medical Insurance benefits.
- Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
- Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit

**Agency**:

- Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies. We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply._
- Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes._