Financial Accountant
Jade Software Corporation · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Preparing financial reports
- Reconciling balance sheets
- Supporting audits
What they ask for
CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent professional accounting qualification; strong accounting principles, journals, reconciliations, financial reporting; numerical accuracy; attention to detail; Excel proficiency; ability to manage deadlines.
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
Since 1978, Jade Software Corporation has been building technology that solves complex, real-world problems. Today, our software supports organisations across more than 25 industries and 70 countries, helping them combat financial crime, manage global dairy supply chains, and run critical business operations that simply cannot fail.
Our portfolio includes ThirdEye, a leading financial crime prevention platform, MADCAP, a globally recognised dairy supply chain solution, and high-performance enterprise software built for customers operating at scale. At the centre of it all is the Jade Platform, our own development and runtime environment that powers both our own products and those of organisations around the world.
Jade is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. We’re investing in our products, our platforms, our people and the way we work.
This role sits at the heart of our Finance team. You'll help ensure our financial reporting is accurate, trusted and well controlled, while looking for better ways to deliver it as our business continues to evolve.
What You’ll Do
As our Financial Accountant, you’ll play an important role in delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled financial reporting. You’ll build broad exposure across our Finance function, take ownership of key accounting activities and, as your capability grows, take on increasingly complex work and responsibility.
You will:
- Deliver key elements of month-end and year-end, including journals, reconciliations and accounting schedules.
- Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances and unusual movements.
- Prepare and validate financial and management reporting.
- Support annual audit, tax and statutory reporting requirements.
- Maintain strong financial controls and accurate, audit-ready records.
- Build an understanding across the wider Finance function and provide support where needed.
- Challenge how we work today and identify simpler, smarter and more effective ways of doing things.
- Look for opportunities to improve processes, reporting and automation through better use of systems and technology.
What You’ll Bring
We're looking for someone with strong accounting foundations, but we're equally interested in how you think.
You're likely to be someone who enjoys getting the detail right but also wants to understand the bigger picture behind the numbers. You're curious, take ownership and aren't afraid to ask why something works the way it does or whether there could be a better way.
You'll have:
- A CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Strong grounding in accounting principles, journals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Curiosity and the confidence to ask questions and challenge constructively.
- The ability to learn quickly, solve problems and turn ideas into practical improvements.
- Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities and fixed deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative, flexible approach.
- Confidence using Excel and the willingness to make better use of systems, automation and emerging technology.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another ERP.
- Exposure to GST, tax or statutory reporting.
- Experience with Power Query, Power BI or finance automation.
- Experience working in technology, software or a multi-entity environment.
Why Jade?
Jade Software is one of New Zealand's most established and respected technology companies, with a global footprint and a reputation for solving complex problems through innovation. We deliver world-class products, platforms, and data-driven solutions that create meaningful impact for our customers.
Our culture is built on being Customer Led, Audacious Together, and Dependable by Default. These operating principles guide how we work together, make decisions and deliver value for our customers. We focus on creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, work as one team to challenge what's possible, and take ownership for delivering on our commitments. Together, we build trust, drive impact, and create value that matters.
We have an office-first approach designed to support collaboration, connection, and balance.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, life, and income protection insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Dedicated time to connect with your community
- Ongoing development and growth opportunities
- A supportive, flexible environment where you can thrive
At Jade, diversity of thought and experience makes us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about accounting, reporting and continuous improvement, and enjoy finding smarter ways to deliver accurate, trusted financial information, we'd love to hear from you.
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