12-month fixed term Maternity leave contract
Hybrid working arrangements + state of the art offices.
Excellent career growth opportunity - work in a growth industry

About the role

At Metlifecare we create homes and communities. Places of belonging, villages humming with life. With a range of unique villages nationwide (and more in development), we are a well-known and trusted operator, and we take our role seriously.

To support us on our continued journey, we have available a 12-month fixed term maternity leave contract available, for a Financial Reporting Manager. The position reports into the Group Financial Controller with leadership responsibility of three staff. As a key role within the business, this position takes responsible for financial reporting including statutory and regulatory compliance, preparation of annual financial statements, managing the annual audit, preparation of technical accounting paper and providing advice to the wider finance team for any technical accounting matters.

More defined responsibilities will include:

Manage annual external financial reporting, delivered to a high standard of technical compliances.
Manage external audits / liaise with external regulators.
Provide technical accounting advice on the application of standards to new transactions and projects.
Ensure all tax compliance returns (RWT, GST, FBT and Taxation) are prepared accurately and on time.
Ensure all compliance and regulatory reporting are prepared accurately and on time.
Review the refund settlement statements for the residents and support Settlement Team as when required.
Review periodic management reports and analysis of results against budget/forecast/prior year and discuss key drivers of trends and variances with stakeholders including senior management.
Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared accurately and on time.
Challenge current processes and implement efficiencies across Finance and the wider business.

About you

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification and professional membership (CAANZ/CPA) along with at least five years of significant financial reporting.

Technical accounting experience and knowledge applying IFRS to complex situations.
Experience with monthly management reporting, statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and taxation
Proven people leader with a passion for developing talent and leading high performing teams that deliver on results while fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
Experience working in high performing teams of individuals to consistently deliver high quality output within a professional culture.
Experience with monthly management reporting, statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and taxation
Property development and/or retirement village industry experience desirable
Big 4 experience would be advantageous.

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff.

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

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Financial Reporting Manager

Metlifecare

Financial Reporting Manager

Metlifecare

Auckland

Metlifecare

Financial Reporting Manager

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