Financial Accountant

Our client is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team in Auckland. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end financial accounts and reporting within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a well-established, 100% New Zealand-owned business that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that fosters professional development and offers exciting career prospects. This company offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued. You'll have exposure to senior leadership along with a broad range of financial responsibilities. The culture encourages continuous learning and professional growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated accountant looking to take the next step in their career and gain exposure to a business with strong leadership, great culture, and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role within the finance team, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while providing valuable insights to senior stakeholders. This hands-on role will give you full ownership of financial and management reporting, process improvements, and internal controls. You will collaborate with both finance and operational teams to enhance financial performance, drive efficiency's, and equip key decision-makers with the necessary financial data.

• Preparation of monthly financial and management reports, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful insights to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance financial processes.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling initiatives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to explain financial performance and provide strategic recommendations.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and well-documented accounting records.
• Assist in implementing best-practice financial policies and procedures.

Key Requirements:

The ideal Financial Accountant candidate brings proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a corporate finance environment. Your strong analytical skills will enable you to interpret and communicate financial data effectively. With excellent attention to detail, you can manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Your strong interpersonal skills will allow you to engage with stakeholders at all levels. A proactive mindset coupled with a drive for continuous improvement will set you apart.

• CA/CPA qualified (or working towards) with a strong foundation in financial and management accounting.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a corporate finance environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial data effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience with financial systems and strong Excel skills.

How to apply? If this opportunity sounds like it might be a great next step for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter required)

Consultant - Georgia Waters - georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz

*Due to a high volume of applications and candidates on the market, Robert Walters aims to respond within 7 working days

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Georgie Waters on +64 9 374 7300