The Company

My client is a privately held NZ family business with a large number of companies in their Group, operating predominantly in the insurance & financial services space to offshore markets. The business has been operating for many years and has a lovely feel where people feel part of something special. The head office is based in Ellerslie and is a small close knit professional team that really do work together on common goals. My client is looking for someone to join the team who can be an integral member of the team for the long term. This role has arisen due the expansion of the business and you will working with one of the Directors of the business who is looking to have this report directly to him.

The Role

The role of Senior Financial Accountant will have responsibility for the following:

• Preparation and presentation of management and financial accounts
• Produce financial projections and analysis to support strategic planning
• Ensure all legislative requirements are me
• Maintain comprehensive policies, procedures & internal controls
• Support the management of the business risk, ensuring risks are documented and mitigated
• Conduct financial analysis and feasibility studies for strategic initiatives
• Lead the budgeting, financial forecasting and business planning processes
• Monitor performance against KPI's
• Develop cashflow projections to meeting operating needs
• Ensure all tax planning and compliance is completed, including partnering with third parties as required.

Your profile:

To be considered for this role, we are looking for a professional accountant who can demonstrate previous experience of owning a month end close process. It is imperative that you are a great culture fit for this company as it's a tight knit family. The qualities we are looking for include:

• Able to self manage and take ownership
• Demonstrable stability in your previous work experience
• Humility
• Productive and industrious work ethic
• Experience in insurance or financial services would be advantageous.

This role could suit someone looking to take a step out of a business advisory role in public practice or you may be looking for a step up in the commercial setting.

The work environment is one where everyone comes to the office but you will have flexibility. Parking is provided.

How to apply

Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Megan Alexander, Nick Neutze, Vinze Quines or Tanya Beets in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.

Job Reference No: 06900-0013016155

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