Sr. Accountant (NZ Experience)

We have a full-time permanent position available for someone keen to join a New Zealand company with a global reach in a dynamic and fast-paced industry. We provide a supportive environment with great people and WFH option. The ideal candidate for this role is honest, genuine, hardworking, and a self-starter.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant looking to take on a new challenging, highly autonomous and rewarding position. The role will report to the Operating Officer and the Group Finance Manager. You will be responsible and accountable for managing and coordinating the finance function to ensure the provision of effective financial management services. This will include financial accounting, reporting, cashflow, budgeting, and forecasting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

- Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data.

- Complete month‑end reporting within required timeframes.

- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting commentaries.

- Collate and distribute reporting packs as required.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Analysis

- Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.

- Provide insights and recommendations to support decision‑making and improve financial performance.

- Investigate anomalies or irregularities in financial results and ensure timely resolution.

- Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, and commentary to support strategic and operational initiatives.

Cash Management

- Liaise with management to monitor and manage cash balances.

- Prepare and post general ledger entries based on bank activity and supporting information.

- Reconcile bank and intercompany accounts and provide timely reports to management.

- Track daily cash inflows and outflows and maintain accurate records

AP and AR

- Process supplier invoices and ensure timely and accurate payment runs.

- Ensure all customer contracts and billing data are recorded correctly for invoicing.

- Process customer receipts and ensure all payments are allocated accurately.

- Reconcile AP and AR balances and investigate discrepancies.

- Maintain organised records and filing systems for audit and compliance purposes.

- Support credit control activities and escalate overdue accounts where required.

Budgeting and Forecasting

- Develop, review, and monitor budgets and forecasts.

- Analyse financial performance and provide insights to management.

- Support management with strategic planning, financial modelling, and cost analysis.

General

- Review processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

- Participate in project activities as required

- Other ad hoc tasks to support the finance function

Skills and Experience

You will be results focused and someone that takes ownership of your work. You will be proactive and enthusiastic about achieving results and confident to build relationships internally and externally. The successful candidate will possess the ability to multi-task and want to take responsibility and accountability for the processes within the role.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Xero experience is desirable
• Experience with intercompany reconciliations
• Great attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and ability to priorities work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.