Financial Accountant – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term (Parental Leave Cover)

About the role

This 12‑month fixed‑term position covers parental leave within a high‑performing finance team in Wellington CBD. You will own key balance‑sheet portfolios, support group consolidation and NZ IFRS reporting, and gain exposure to audit processes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate month‑end journals and complete balance‑sheet reconciliations, resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Apply NZ IFRS and group accounting policies consistently across all transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements for the group and its subsidiaries.
• Support half‑year and year‑end audit activities.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to ensure data quality and consistent accounting treatment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant with 3‑4 years of experience in a large corporate environment or reputable CA firm.
• Strong understanding of NZ IFRS, generally accepted accounting practice, and experience preparing compliant financial statements.
• Solid balance‑sheet experience, including reconciliations and variance resolution.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive ownership mindset.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work across systems and stakeholders.

Required skills

• NZ IFRS
• Financial statement preparation
• Balance‑sheet reconciliations
• Excel (advanced)
• Integrated finance systems
• Group consolidation and audit processes