03 April 2024
Group Accountant (12m Fixed Term)
April 3, 2024
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Our client is a well-established New Zealand-based organisation with a rich tradition going back over 80 years.
With their corporate offices based in Central Auckland very close to Britomart; they offer plenty of flexibility to make your role work for you in a dynamic international business who are emerging strongly from a challenging 2-3 years over the pandemic.
With high quality finance management team, this is one of Consult's premium clients and a great opportunity to develop your commercial accounting experience.
A bit about the role:
The role is newly created in the team to support across a number of areas on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
There is the potential for this role to convert to a permanent appointment if everything goes well for both parties - this will naturally be established over the course of the contract.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this position will play a crucial role in managing fixed assets, predominantly aircraft, ensuring accurate and timely accounting transactions.
In addition to overseeing day-to-day accounting tasks, the Group Accountant will collaborate with the wider finance team to support various group-level activities.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Maintain Group financial model and consolidation
- Consolidation of monthly results, with specific responsibility for maintaining consolidation adjustments, equity earnings and ensuring business compliance
- Prepare monthly financial reports for the Group including, overdue debtors report, capex report and FX reports
- Prepare the annual and half year statutory financial statements in
- compliance with IFRS
- Liaise with business Group Tax Manager and Finance Managers in relation to key inputs into tax calculations (income tax and indirect taxes) and tax accounting
- Monitor financial reporting of JV and associate companies
- Annual insurance renewals for aviation and general insurance
- Consideration, assessment and documentation of accounting treatments and interpretations, including evaluation of the impact of new reporting standards
The ideal candidate for this role will be a Chartered Accountant with a tertiary degree in accounting with 2 years experience post-qualification.
Experience in the preparation of financial statements and company consolidations with a detailed knowledge of reporting standards and IFRS requirements.
Advanced Excel skills along with the ability to interpret and explain data in both commercial and financial terms are essential traits together with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and initiative.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required along with a valid NZ driver’s licence.
Our client has a flexible and inclusive work place and they are looking to interview candidates immediately.
How do I find out more or apply?
To apply follow the link on the advert or for any queries and a full job description contact Adam Napper on 027 700 0071.
This process is being managed exclusively by Consult Recruitment.
“Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role, but your
experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply"
- Britomart location
- Hands-on role
- Perm potential longer term
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