Senior Systems Accountant

This role presents an exhilarating chance to offer support across all finance systems, ensuring seamless operation and peak performance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to identify and implement enhancements, contribute to project initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements. If you're someone with robust problem-solving skills, experience in SAP FI/CO module, and a flair for master data and systems change management, this role is tailor-made for you. Our client is celebrated for its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity. They offer a supportive work environment that fosters collaboration, continuous learning, flexibility, inclusivity, and growth. They value their employee's contributions and invest in their professional development, offering numerous training opportunities. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in their diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Systems Accountant, you will be a vital cog in the Finance Systems team. Your daily responsibilities will encompass offering support to various finance systems, performing system support tasks, maintaining documentation standards, identifying process enhancements, collaborating with technology teams, leading project initiatives, and ensuring compliance. Your role will be instrumental in facilitating efficient delivery of accurate, timely, and relevant information to bolster our business.

• Offer support across all finance systems including SAP GL, Planning and Forecasting, Reconciliation and Transfer Pricing systems
• Perform system support tasks to ensure seamless operation of these systems
• Maintain top-notch documentation for all key tasks and processes
• Identify and implement enhancements to streamline processes and fortify the master data management framework
• Work closely with relevant technology teams and vendors to ensure optimal system performance
• Contribute to and lead any project initiative requiring Finance systems expertise
• Ensure legislative and policy compliance and assist in fostering a safe culture

What you bring:

The perfect candidate for the Senior Systems Accountant position brings a wealth of experience in supporting Finance Systems. You have demonstrated your expertise in the SAP FI/CO module through previous roles. Your robust problem-solving skills empower you to work both independently as well as collaboratively. You have hands-on experience in Unit and SIT testing in SAP including defining test plans. Your background includes master data and systems change management. Above all else, your strong relationship-building and communication skills distinguish you from others.

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience supporting Finance Systems, preferably in the financial services industry
• Demonstrated experience in SAP FI/CO module
• Robust problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Experience in Unit and SIT testing in SAP including defining test plans
• Experience in master data and systems change management
• Demonstrated experience in Anaplan system highly desired
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

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

Managing Consultant - Willy McBride - willy.mcbride@robertwalters.co.nz

Candidate Manager - Georgia Waters - georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz

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