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Assistant Accountant (Accounts Payable) About Hillebrand Gori – a company of DHL Global Forwarding Hillebrand Gori is the Beers, Wines, and Spirits (BWS) Powerhouse within the freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL. Hillebrand was founded as a family business in 1844 and was acquired by Deutsche Post DHL in March 2022. Hillebrand Gori people love what they do. Our people are passionate about logistics and the commodities we ship. We understand how much the logistics process matters to our customers, so they work with them as partners. For more information, visit: https://www.hillebrandgori.com Do you enjoy the dynamics of an international culture? Are you a person who enjoys working with numbers and a fun team? Then we might be looking for you. We are looking for an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant to join our team in Matraville as a Permanent Full Time employee, reporting to the Finance Manager - NZ. You will focus on our New Zealand operations for Financial Reporting and Accounts Payable for Key Supplier Accounts for both our AU & NZ Operations along with all NZ Vendors. What will you do? Manage Accounts Payable for Key Supplier Accounts Assist with the month end processing and reporting Perform the inputs for month end journals and detailed analysis for the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Participating in the Year End Audit Assist with Budget workings Assist with the GST Returns Adhoc Tasks/Projects as required What do we expect from you? Min 2 years’ experience in similar role A degree qualification in Finance/Accounting or equivalent MS Excel skills are at an intermediate level or higher Able to manage different stakeholders and have excellent communication skills Have a keen eye for detail and is able to work in a fast-paced environment
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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