Livestock Systems Support
Company Description
AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand meat industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO has extensive experience supplying high-quality meat products to markets around the world.
Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, AFFCO operates processing sites across New Zealand and has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong. We source quality, sustainable, grass-fed New Zealand beef and lamb from our network of farmer suppliers.
AFFCO is 100% New Zealand owned and operated and is a proud member of the Talley’s Group, one of New Zealand’s leading exporters of meat, dairy, seafood and vegetable products
Job Description
We are seeking an organised
Livestock Systems Support professional to join our Livestock team at our
Corporate Office in Horotiu. This varied role supports the
information, reporting and payment systems used across the Livestock division.
Working closely with the Livestock Customer Services team, livestock buyers,
processing plants, suppliers and carriers, you will help ensure livestock
information and payment processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing weekly and monthly livestock reports
- Managing weekly scheduling and production reporting processes
- Extracting and analysing data to support business requirements
- Reporting animal movements and managing corrections in accordance with NAIT requirements
- Supporting livestock payment processes and responding to payment, pricing, grading, contract and NAIT queries
- Maintaining process documentation and developing tools to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Providing administrative support for livestock initiatives
- Providing
backup support to the Livestock Business Support Manager
The role would suit someone who enjoys working with systems and data, solving problems and building effective relationships across the business.
Qualifications
You will ideally have:
- At least three years’ experience in accounting, accounts payable, invoicing, journals or reconciliations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analytical formulas, PivotTables and Power Query
- Strong reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills
- At least two years’ customer service experience
- Excellent accuracy, organisation and communication skills
- The
ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with internal
and external stakeholders
A qualification in business administration, bookkeeping or accountancy would be advantageous but is not essential. Knowledge of the rural sector or red meat industry and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financials would also be beneficial.
Additional Information
If you are analytical, systems-focused and enjoy solving problems in a busy and collaborative environment, apply online today. You must have the right to work in New Zealand.
