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About the Role PJ International is seeking a Financial Controller to lead and own the full finance function across a group of related companies spanning immigration advisory, fund/capital management, property/real estate, and international education services. This is a genuinely broad role: you will set the financial direction, build the reporting and control framework, and partner with directors on strategy — while remaining fully hands-on with the day-to-day accounting. It suits a confident, self-directed finance professional who is equally comfortable presenting a consolidated forecast to management and processing a bank reconciliation, and who thrives on multi-entity, multi-currency complexity. Location: Auckland CBD Key Responsibilities Strategy & Management • Own the group finance function and act as the primary finance point of contact for directors and management • Prepare and consolidate group financial statements, monthly management reports, and cash flow forecasts • Provide financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to support directors’ decision-making • Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting frameworks • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the group • Liaise with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and banks Hands-on Accounting • Manage end-to-end accounting for multiple related entities (AP/AR, bank reconciliations, general ledger) • Drive month-end and year-end close • Manage multi-currency transactions and account for foreign exchange gains/losses • Manage and reconcile overseas bank accounts across jurisdictions • Account for real estate / property holdings — rental income, outgoings, capital transactions, and property reporting • Support fund and investment accounting for capital management entities (investor contributions, distributions, NAV support, portfolio records) • Handle GST returns and IRD compliance across all group companies • Maintain inter-company and inter-currency transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations • Support AML/CFT compliance obligations and record-keeping • Process payroll and related PAYE/KiwiSaver obligations About You • Qualified accountant (CA/CPA) with several years’ post-qualification experience, ideally including time at an accounting firm and a role as a senior accountant or group accountant • Proven ability to both lead the finance function strategically and perform the day-to-day accounting personally • Strong understanding of New Zealand tax, GST, and financial reporting requirements • Experience in group consolidation and management reporting • Multi-currency accounting and overseas account experience essential • Experience in property, fund, or investment accounting highly regarded • Advanced Xero (or similar) and strong Excel skills • Familiarity with AML/CFT compliance an advantage • Excellent attention to detail, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines • Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred, given our client base • NZ work rights required
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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.
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