Financial Accountant

About The Organisation

This organisation plays a critical role in delivering services to New Zealanders and operates within a large and complex finance environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, strong governance, and financial integrity, the organisation offers an opportunity to be part of a high-performing team that supports strategic decision-making and organisational success.

The Role

Reporting into the Financial Accounting Manager, this Financial Accountant position is responsible for delivering accurate and reliable financial information across the organisation. The role offers broad exposure across financial accounting activities, including financial reporting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, reconciliations, fixed assets, controls, and audit support.

You will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information while supporting business initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Delivering accurate month-end and financial reporting outputs
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining and enhancing financial controls
• Supporting internal and external audit processes
• Contributing to statutory financial reporting requirements
• Supporting tax compliance obligations
• Managing and supporting fixed asset accounting activities
• Providing financial accounting subject matter expertise to projects and stakeholders
• Analysing accounting issues and implementing practical solutions
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Assisting with the ongoing development of accounting policies, procedures and frameworks

Role Requirements

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA ANZ membership or an equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Experience working within a large and complex finance function
• Strong ERP systems experience
• Sound knowledge of tax compliance requirements
• Good understanding of financial controls and governance frameworks
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and process enhancement

Contact

All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Michael Chhim – e-mail ***email_hidden*** or phone 027 582 1128.