Senior Financial Accountant

Due to an internal promotion, Archway are partnering with a large, well\-established organisation as they embark on the recruitment of a new Senior Financial Accountant to join their organisation. With operations throughout New Zealand and a workforce of more than 300 staff, the business offers plenty of complexity, exposure and opportunity for someone looking to broaden their commercial accounting experience. **The Role** **Responsibilities** Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the financial accounting function while working closely with stakeholders across the business and international group entities. Key responsibilities include: * Managing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements * Preparing consolidated statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures * Coordinating external audit activities through to successful completion * Supporting internal audit and compliance requirements * Providing technical accounting advice on new and complex transactions * Managing and reviewing financial controls and accounting policies * Assisting with board reporting and financial commentary * Supporting tax compliance including GST, FBT and transfer pricing requirements * Completing group reporting obligations for offshore parent entities * Driving process improvement initiatives across finance systems and reporting * Supporting and mentoring junior team members **Role Requirements** **Skills** The client is flexible in the background you may bring to the role. You may currently be in a firm environment looking to break in to the commercial sector, or already out in a commercial role. Whilst the technical is important, the behavioural skills are equally important! Ideally, you'll bring the following skills and experience: * CA qualification or equivalent professional accounting certification * Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards, including an understanding of consolidations. * Advanced Excel capability * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * A proactive and collaborative approach * The confidence to take ownership while continuing to learn and develop **What's in it for You** **Role** In this position you'll be stepping in to an established finance team and \- importantly \- this is not a clean\-up role! The successful candidate will inherit a highly organised and well\-documented function with strong systems, processes and a structured handover. You'll also secure the following: * A competitive salary commensurate with your level of experience. * Southern Cross health insurance. * Employee discounts and benefits programme, including commercial rates to discounted, phone and internet, banking and fuel. * Free onsite and onstreet parking. * CA membership fees and professional development support. * Exposure to a large and complex commercial environment. * Genuine career progression opportunities. * Structured handover and onboarding programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who wants meaningful responsibility, exposure to a complex business environment and a clear pathway for future career growth! **Contact** All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Matthew Greenwood – e\-mail matthew@archwayrecruitment.com or phone 0220487800, or Sam Dick \- email Sam@archwayrecruitment.com or call 021511725\.