Financial Accountant

About the Company

PGG Wrightson Seeds, part of the global DLF Group headquartered in Denmark, operates internationally across regions including the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, South America, and Oceania. The Oceania group consists of multiple business units with more than 500 staff members located in New Zealand and Australia. The company values respect, trust, integrity, empowerment, innovation, global collaboration, and environmental sustainability.

Position Overview

Based at the Pākākano office in Lincoln, Canterbury, you will join the Finance team and report directly to the Head of Reporting & Compliance. This key accounting position requires providing precise, compliant, and high-quality financial results across Oceania. Your contributions will cover statutory reporting, tax compliance, auditing assistance, technical accounting issues, financial presentations, asset and intercompany accounting, and consolidated group reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements for Oceania entities including Joint Ventures.
• Assist with annual audits ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
• Prepare and review indirect tax returns such as GST, FBT, NRWT, and RWT for New Zealand entities.
• Support year-end tax computations, wash-ups, and tax disclosures.
• Provide assistance on international tax topics including Transfer Pricing, BEPS Pillar Two, and other cross-border tax considerations.
• Review Group and OneStream report submissions and key reconciliations.
• Conduct balance sheet examinations, focusing on high-risk and judgmental accounts.
• Oversee intercompany balance monitoring, transactions, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate recognition, classification, and presentation of capital expenditures and asset accounting.
• Maintain IFRS16 lease reporting using the Nomos lease management system.
• Contribute to enhancing reporting processes, controls, and standards throughout Oceania.

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will have a strong background in technical accounting, an eye for detail, and confidence working within a complex multi-entity environment. Managing deadlines effectively, producing quality reports, and engaging communicates clearly with varied stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification, preferably with several years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, especially relating to asset accounting, leases, and tax matters.
• Prior experience with statutory reporting, audit support, and handling technical accounting tasks.
• Background working in multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional environments, ideally covering New Zealand and Australia.
• Understanding of international tax matters including Transfer Pricing and BEPS Pillar Two is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate trusted working relationships within Finance, Group teams, and operational units.

Additional Information

The company offers competitive salaries aligned with candidate experience and benefits including personal life insurance, income protection, and health insurance. The firm promotes a supportive, high-performance culture connected to the primary sector.

The recruitment process is ongoing until August 10, 2026, with early interviews possible. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter. A detailed position description is available upon request via email.