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Management Accountant

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This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, FP&A and strategic planning. The successful candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 5+ years’ post qualification experience in a commercial environment. They will have a good mix of both commercial and technical accounting experience, be highly computer literate with excellent spreadsheeting and reporting skills, and be an inspirational task master. Our client is a leading player in their industry, known for their commitment to innovation, quality, and service. They offer an inclusive work environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Their focus on continuous learning and development ensures that their employees are always at the forefront of industry trends. They believe in fostering a culture of collaboration where everyone works together towards common goals.

What you'll do:

As a Management Accountant, your role will be pivotal in maintaining the financial health of our client's organisation. You will prepare accurate financial reports, oversee invoicing, apply your knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition, collaborate on budgeting and forecasting, analyse costs, and identify process improvements. Your keen understanding of both commercial and technical accounting will enable you to excel in this role.

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports with detailed analytics on financial and commercial performance.
  • Oversee general invoicing and transactional work by the Finance team.
  • Apply knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition to ensure compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP reporting).
  • Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Analyse and control costs across various departments to support overall profitability.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline process and improve efficiency for more value-added activities.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Management Accountant role is a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a commercial environment. You bring a blend of commercial and technical accounting expertise, along with strong spreadsheeting and reporting skills. Your knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition will be crucial in ensuring compliance with US GAAP reporting standards. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and process improvement will also be key to your success in this role.

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant
  • 5+ years’ post qualification experience in a commercial environment
  • Commercial and technical accounting experience
  • Excellent spreadsheeting and reporting skills
  • Knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition
  • Experience in budgeting and forecasting

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)

Consultant - Courtney Story - courtney.story@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 within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Courtney Story on 09-374 7300.

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Accounting & Finance

Focus: Management Accounting & Business Partnering

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Auckland

Job Reference: 2017110/001

Date posted: 31 October 2024

Consultant: Courtney Story

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