Senior Financial Accountant
Hunter Campbell
What the role involves
- Leading month end
- Managing balance sheet reconciliations
- Managing indirect tax returns
What they ask for
CA qualified (CPA or equivalent considered); Big 4 training or industry background; inventory-heavy accounting experience; thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards; ERP systems experience
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
Description
About the Company
Our client is an award-winning New Zealand business with customers across the globe. It’s backed by a strong executive team and a run of success across its operations.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will own the integrity of the core financial information, from month end and balance sheet reconciliations through to indirect tax.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month end
- Own balance sheet reconciliations and clearing of open items
- Manage fixed assets and support year-end accounts and audit
- Manage indirect tax returns, with scope to broaden your tax exposure
- Oversee debtors and creditors ledgers, payment approvals and key transaction processing
- Deliver weekly reporting and maintain finance databases
- Help restart the Business Central ERP implementation in the new year
- Apply AI and automation to streamline spreadsheet-based processes
Key Skills & Experience Required
- CA qualified; CPA or equivalent considered
- Big 4 trained or industry background; CA with industry experience ideal
- Inventory-heavy accounting experience
- Thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- ERP systems experience; implementation exposure a plus
- Strong communicator who works well with a wide range of people
- Self-managing problem solver who asks the right questions
- Hands-on, sleeves-up approach and a good sense of humour
What’s In It For You
This role puts real breadth on your CV. You will be part of a Business Central ERP restart, help shape how AI and automation are used across finance, and build tax exposure along the way. You will work closely with an experienced FC and CFO in a team that’s fun to be around. For the person who climbs the learning curve, there’s a clear pathway into commercial or treasury.
To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Katie Kelly on 021 418 585 or email katiek@huntercampbell.co.nz.
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