An industry-leading infrastructure provider is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join its dynamic Financial Control team. This role is key to ensuring the integrity, compliance, and accuracy of group financial reporting while supporting strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and continuous improvement of financial processes.
Why this role?
If you’re passionate about financial governance, technical accounting, and leading high-impact reporting and audit cycles, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a complex, fast-moving environment. You'll be working across the business with senior stakeholders and leading the charge on critical reporting processes.
What you’ll be doing:
- Group Reporting & Consolidation: Lead the preparation of monthly consolidated results, half-year, and year-end statutory reporting.
- Audit & Compliance: Own the external audit process, ensuring delivery of audit-quality technical accounting papers and compliance with NZ IFRS, NZX, FMA, and IRD standards.
- Technical Accounting: Provide proactive guidance on complex accounting issues arising from new standards, business contracts, or process changes.
- Internal Controls: Maintain and enhance the integrity of the General Ledger through strong internal controls, automation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Systems & Continuous Improvement: Champion finance system efficiency and accuracy across ERP and reporting platforms, including SAP, Blackline, and G-Treasury.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
What you’ll bring:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or equivalent
- Proven experience in senior financial accounting, preferably in a listed or regulated business
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including NZ IFRS and financial governance requirements
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), Blackline, and Treasury systems is a bonus
- Clear and confident communicator, able to engage across all levels of the business
What’s in it for you?
- Work in a purpose-driven organisation helping to shape New Zealand’s digital future
- Join a supportive, collaborative finance team that values innovation and transparency
- Competitive salary package with flexible working options
Confidentiality is assured throughout the recruitment process.
Ready to take the next step in your financial accounting career? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.
To find out more, please get in touch with Peter Campbell on 0272013755 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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