Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in Auckland. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to provide accounting knowledge and support within the Corporate Reporting Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing quality financial information on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. This includes but is not limited to monthly, six-monthly, and annual financial reports. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusivity, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Financial Accountant, your role will be pivotal in providing accounting knowledge and support within the Corporate Reporting Team. You will be tasked with producing quality financial information on a regular basis, ensuring that all reports are accurate and timely. Your responsibilities will also include enhancing improvements to financial reporting processes, preparing monthly investment accounting reconciliations, assisting in preparing budgets and forecasts, as well as assisting with board reports. Your ability to interact and influence decision-making processes will be crucial in this role.

• Preparation of Half year and Annual statutory financial statements for the NZ Group Companies.
• Enhancement of improvements to financial reporting processes and other risk management processes as required under the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act.
• Preparation of monthly investment accounting reconciliations of NZ Group companies including statement of Cash-flows.
• Assist in preparing the Annual budget and Quarterly forecasts, in respect of balance sheet and cash-flow outputs.
• Assist with various Board reports for Quarterly and Annual Board meetings for the NZ Group.
• Interact and influence decision-making process with Lead Corporate Accountant and other members across wider teams on complex reporting and technical accounting needs.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Financial Accountant position brings a wealth of industry experience, particularly within the Insurance or Financial Services sector. You possess extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks in New Zealand, coupled with both internal and external financial accounting and reporting experience. Your high level of technical skill in financial accounting within a commercial environment sets you apart from others. Furthermore, your strong analytical abilities enable you to interpret complex data with ease. Your excellent communication skills allow you to engage effectively with various stakeholders.

• Up to 3 years in a team leadership role preferred
• Insurance or Financial Services Industry background
• Knowledge of Regulatory frameworks in New Zealand
• Internal and External Financial accounting and reporting experience
• High level of technical and professional skill in financial accounting in a commercial environment
• Strong analysis and interpretation skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage people

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 needed)

Consultant - Willy McBride - willy.mcbride@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 in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Georgie Waters on +64 9 374 7300