Title:  Manager Accounts Receivable

Drive Growth. Be the Difference.

At DKSH, our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As the trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach in Asia and beyond, we are dedicated to driving growth across our Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.

Manager, Accounts Receivable

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Accounts Receivable to be based in Auckland and lead the New Zealand AR function, driving strong cash collection, effective credit risk management, and continuous improvement across people, process, and systems.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Country Finance, you will lead a team and take ownership of end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations. You will partner closely with Commercial, Customer Service, and Business leaders to optimise cash flow, manage credit exposure, and ensure accurate, compliant financial outcomes.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a confident AR professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational excellence with strategic influence.

What you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations including invoicing, cash application, collections, dispute resolution, reconciliations, and ageing management
• Drive timely cash collection and improved DSO through effective collection strategies and proactive credit management
• Perform customer credit assessments and enforce approved credit limits in line with DKSH policies
• Prepare and deliver AR, ageing, KPI, and cash flow forecasting reports to senior leadership
• Partner with Commercial and Customer teams to resolve disputes, negotiate payment plans, and support sustainable business growth
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AR team, setting clear objectives and fostering accountability
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and best-practice AR controls leveraging ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Ensure compliance with DKSH policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and IFRS standards

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable, credit control, or a related finance role, including people leadership
• Strong knowledge of AR processes including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, cash application, and credit risk
• Proven ability to analyse KPIs, ageing reports, and trends to drive performance
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the confidence to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Strong systems capability with experience in ERP environments (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• A detail-oriented, outcomes-focused mindset with the ability to operate independently
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or complex multi-stakeholder environments

If you are ready to make an impact and lead AR excellence in a growing, dynamic organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please note; applications will be assessed week commencing 12th January 2026.

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