Senior Financial Accountant

The Company

My client is an Australasian household brand. With approximately 400 staff this is a large business with a family friendly feel in a supportive, nice culture. The company operates in the retail and online space and has continued to go from strength to strength in recent years.

The Role

The role of Financial / Management Accountant is broad and will be the 2IC to the Head of Finance.

Your role will include the following responsibilities:

• Prepare the month end close, including variance analysis and reporting on performance
• Assist the Head of Finance to prepare the monthly Board reports and management reports for submission at Group level
• Assist the Head of Finance with the annual budget & forecasting process
• Assist business unit managers with reporting and general accounting queries as needed.
• Prepare weekly sales forecasts
• Review weekly cash funding requirements, FX transaction and cash forecasts
• Ensure payroll financial information is recorded accurately (payroll is outsourced) to reflect payroll costs to cost centres
• Ensure fixed assets are maintained and review the register for additions and disposals
• Continuous improvement around systems & processes
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone with strong financial reporting experience along with staff management capability.

What is key are the following:

• An ability to show initiative and problem solving mindset
• A down to earth, team based approach
• Strong excel skills
• A can do attitude where you are willing to roll up the sleeves and pitch in.
• A steady pair of hands who can provide interim support

We are looking for a qualified Accountant or equivalent. We are also looking for that individual who can provide leadership to the team.

Culture & Benefits

My client offers:

• hybrid working
• Can accommodate an individual who needs to start early/ finish a bit earlier.
• Parking onsite
• 6 month contract

How to apply

Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Kelsey Llewellyn or Ronil Singh in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.

Job Reference No:

06900-0013536562

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