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Madison Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading New Zealand infrastructure and utilities organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant for their Auckland-based finance team. Our client is a major player in the energy and telecommunications sector, employing over 1,000 people across multiple locations nationwide. This is a business of genuine scale and complexity, supported by a high-performing and well-structured finance function. The Role: This is a broad and technically challenging financial accounting position where you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Key responsibilities include: Owning the month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journals (leave and salary accruals, prepayments, insurance, FBT) Maintaining and reconciling the lease module within the ERP system in line with NZ IFRS Managing tax compliance, including preparation of GST, FBT, income tax, and RWT returns Supporting the preparation of group and subsidiary financial statements and accompanying notes Assisting with external audits, group consolidations, and elimination entries Maintaining well-documented and audit-ready workpapers Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including process mapping, documentation, and finance projects About You: You are a technically strong and detail-focused accountant who takes ownership of your work and consistently delivers high-quality results. To be successful in this role, you will have: A CA qualification (or equivalent) and a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Accounting At least 3+ years’ financial accounting experience within a complex organisational environment Strong knowledge of NZ IFRS and New Zealand tax principles Additional experience and attributes: Advanced Excel skills with a structured and analytical approach Strong communication skills, with the confidence to raise issues early and contribute to a “no surprises” culture Experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier CA firm is advantageous Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, or similarly complex industries is beneficial What’s On Offer: Our client offers a competitive salary package alongside a genuinely supportive and values-led workplace, including: Life insurance and discounted medical cover Comprehensive wellbeing programme and EAP services Ongoing professional development opportunities Discounted gym memberships and lifestyle benefits Family-friendly initiatives and retail discounts Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. Apply Now: For further information, contact Adam Napper: adam.napper@madison To apply, please follow the application link in this advert.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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