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Join a large, commercially focused Wellington organisation with a complex operating environment and a highly regarded finance function. You'll work alongside experienced senior leaders in an organisation where quality, governance and continuous improvement are taken seriously. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to step into a visible role with genuine breadth. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll combine strong technical accounting with commercial insight, supporting senior stakeholders while taking ownership across financial reporting, tax, controls and process improvement. Responsibilities Lead month end activities and ensure an accurate and timely close Prepare high-quality monthly management accounts and finance reporting Support annual and half-year financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS Coordinate with external auditors and support the annual audit process Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations Prepare technical accounting papers and provide guidance on changes to accounting standards Partner with senior managers and budget holders, providing meaningful financial insights Identify financial risks, opportunities and significant budget variances Support budgeting and quarterly forecasting Prepare tax and deferred tax calculations and support annual tax compliance Contribute to Board and Audit & Risk Committee reporting Use Excel, Power BI and automation tools to improve reporting and analysis Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve finance processes Requirements CA qualified Strong post-qualification commercial or professional services experience Excellent knowledge of NZ IFRS and statutory financial reporting Sound understanding of the New Zealand tax environment, including income and deferred tax Advanced Excel capability Working knowledge of Power BI Strong analytical skills and an interest in automation and AI-enabled finance tools High attention to detail and a strong controls mindset Confident communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience would be advantageous Available to start immediately or at short notice Perks and benefits Immediate start High-quality corporate environment Broad and visible senior finance position Exposure to senior executives and key decision makers Mix of technical accounting and commercial business partnering Opportunity to improve reporting, analytics and finance processes Wellington-based opportunity If you're a commercially astute finance professional looking to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Kelly Merson on 027 817 7902 / Kelly.Merson@FindRecruitment.co.nz To be considered you must reside in NZ and be legally entitled to work in NZ.
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.
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