Location: Auckland
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC11214
Our client is a successful commercial business at the forefront of their niche sector. The company’s solid foundation is built around strong core values, innovation and focus on delivering enhanced value to their clients.
Established 15 years ago, this forward-looking organisation has experienced sustained growth over the years. Today the business has an annual turnover of more than $10 million and employs more than 40 employees.
The continued growth combined with new opportunities for further expansion have created the need for a technically well-rounded Company Accountant to join their management team.
This is a newly established role that requires the talents of an accomplished financial and management accounting professional. Reporting to the Managing Director and the Operations Manager and working closely with everyone in the management team, the role represents a mix of strategic and operational responsibilities.
This is a truly multi-faceted role, which makes is difficult to list all key duties and responsibilities in a brief advertisement. Here is a brief summary of some of the main aspects defining the role.
- Prepare and oversee accurate financial statements and management reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
- Manage month-end and year-end financial close processes
- Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial reports.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Manage cash flow and working capital management.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to the CEO and senior leadership team.
- Provide financial reporting to the Board of Directors for monthly Board meetings
- Supervise the integration and day-to-day use of the Xero accounting system.
- Liaise with external accountants, ensuring timely half and full year reporting to shareholders.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to staff.
In addition to the financial management and strategic responsibilities mentioned above, the successful candidate will have a range of leadership, compliance and health & safety responsibilities.
We are looking for a CA qualified professional with proven commercial acumen, excellent communication skills and previous experience working with Boards and various internal and external stakeholders.
On the technical side, this role requires strong analytical skills, project costing and strategic planning experience. Our ideal candidate will be equally confident with both financial and management reporting and have a sound grounding in IFRS reporting and compliance. Well-developed IT/software skills and experience in the financial/credit services industry, while not a strict requirement, would be advantageous for this role.
Personal attributes are equally important for this key management role and our client is looking for a pro-active individual with a hands-on approach. Your ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team is essential for this role. This role will suit an effective communicator with a friendly approach and engaging personality.
To register your interest, please contact Steve Ignatov in the first instance on (09) 962 5687 / 021 286 1114 or email your CV to steve@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference number sc12114. Alternatively, you can apply online by clicking on the APPLY NOW button on this page.
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