Rebate Specialist

Has your accounting experience touched on rebates?  We are looking for a capable self-starter to join us and take ownership for our rebates, an integral part of our business.  This is a role with which will offer large company experience, autonomy, exposure to transformation & system changes and the added bonus of a supportive team! 

The Warehouse Group has become a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are one of the largest general merchandise retailers in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. Efficiency and collaboration are cornerstones of our work culture, empowering us to adapt swiftly and work seamlessly together. 

Reporting to the Financial Controller – Noel Leeming, this role takes end-to-end ownership of rebates, with a strong focus on driving deeper insight and continuous improvement in this area. While rebates will form the core of your responsibilities, the role also offers exposure to broader financial accounting activities, providing a clear pathway for career development and growth. We’re looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and keen to get under the hood, with the majority of their time dedicated to strengthening and evolving our rebates processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end accounting for supplier rebates including volume rebates, promotional funding and marketing contributions
• Ensuring accurate recognition of rebate income in line with contractual agreements and accounting standards
• Maintaining detailed rebate schedules and supporting documentation as required for internal and external audit engagements
• Preparation and maintenance of robust balance sheet reconciliations.
• Providing clear guidance and oversight of transactional and administrative rebates tasks performed by offshore teams
• Delivery of accurate and timely month end close activities including journal preparation and posting of accruals and reclassifications
• Effectively working with various stakeholders, including buyers, wider finance teams and external suppliers
• General Financial Accounting activities

Excellent stakeholder management skills, strong initiative and a curious/inquiring nature describe you to a ‘t’.  Being solution focused you are quite comfortable rolling up your sleeves and investigating and carrying out detailed analysis.  We want to bring on board a Rebate Accountant who is passionate about collaboration, best practice and continuous improvement. We will rely on your resilience, self-motivation, and ability to influence those around you to achieve desired outcomes.

Our wish-list also includes:

• CA Qualification or working towards - but we are also open to relevant experience
• Previous Rebate accounting experience is a must
• Strong analytical and excel skills
• Robust and confident dealing with high volumes and pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and process
• A knack for process improvement

Working with The Warehouse Group | Tā mātou tāpaetanga

By being brand-led and retail-focused, we are intentional about having the right people in the right roles, allowing us to perform work that truly makes a difference. We offer a dynamic and supportive team environment working with like-minded people and can promise exciting work that makes an impact everyday!  

Awesome Northcote location with views across the water, the all-important free car parking plus EV charging and on-site gym & cafe, Fridays work from home plus eligible for great discounts across our brands!  

If this role has peaked your interest apply online.

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