About the Company:
This company are a major transport operator in New Zealand. Having been acquired by a private equity firm they are now part of a global business which has a strong commitment to sustainability.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant/Management Accountant to play a key role in driving accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting for this company.
This a fixed term role for an initial 18-months and requires an individual that has demonstrable experience managing month-end process and the ability to work autonomously. We are targeting a start date of mid-January, so we encourage interested candidates that are in permanent roles to also apply.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end financial accounting and month-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely group management accounts.
- Review actual results against forecasts, preparing analysis and commentary for management discussions.
- Oversee tax compliance, including GST, FBT, and income tax preparation and filing.
- Lead the annual external audit process and preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
- Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations and team workpapers are accurate and regularly reviewed.
- Support the Finance Team with annual budgeting, forecasting, and other strategic financial planning initiatives.
- Provide financial support for ad-hoc projects and business development opportunities.
- Mentor team members to build capability and performance across the finance function.
About You:
- 5+ years of financial experience.
- CA qualification (or equivalent) preferred, with solid knowledge of IFRS, audit, tax, and compliance.
- Proven experience in statutory financial reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You’re a proactive and detail-oriented professional.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with David Earl on 027 260 8501 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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