Senior Management Accountant

About the Role

This is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity with a prominent multinational company recognized as a leader in its sector. The finance department serves a strategic role in a dynamic and intricate business environment. Despite the corporate scale, the finance team is lean, allowing meaningful individual input and extensive exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Analyze divisional performance and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with GST, FBT, and income tax regulations.
• Monitor and analyze cash flow reports.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and accrual management.
• Support accounts payable and broader finance operations.
• Contribute to regulatory and covenant reporting.
• Assist with group reporting and consolidation processes.
• Prepare board reports along with financial commentary.
• Drive process improvement and automation projects.
• Engage in finance systems enhancement and transformation initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification such as CA or equivalent.
• Experience with Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firms preferred.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong skills in financial and management accounting.
• Previous involvement in budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of GST, FBT, and income tax compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong capability with financial systems and passion for process optimization.
• Proven ability to identify and implement automation opportunities.

Benefits and Opportunity

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, with roles based in Wellington or Auckland.
• Participation in finance transformation and automation programs.
• Comprehensive exposure to tax, treasury, reporting, and financial control functions.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture prioritizing continuous improvement.

Additional Information

While permanent employment is not guaranteed, there is a genuine chance of continuation beyond the contract term, particularly during this transformational phase within the company.

All inquiries and applications are handled confidentially.