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Accounting, Finance & Financial Services

Senior Financial Accountant

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Auckland
Specialisation:
REF: 131684
Contact Details: Adrienne Gordon
Contact Email: adrienne.gordon@beyond.co.nz
Job Published: about 4 hours ago
  • Outstanding hands-on role - Mandarin Speaking is a must!
  • Successful fast paced FMCG retail company
  • Auckland City - Car Park Provided

Trusted Advisor to the Leadership Team | Influential Role |Hands on Strategic and Commercial

The Company:
This successful stable FMCG retail business, with stores across the Auckland Region, brings customers well-designed, top-quality products that are both practical and innovative.

The Role:
This dynamic, hands-on position will oversee the core financial accounting operations of the business, lead a small finance team, and provide in-depth operational analysis to support performance and growth.
In addition, you will play a key role in strategic decision-making and be recognised as a trusted finance business partner, delivering high-level insights and guidance.

Main responsibilities:
  • Business partnering across the business on all things accounting (that’s the cool part!)
  • Provide accurate and timely month end and year-end financial reporting
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Cost control and efficiency
  • Cash flow management
  • Drive business improvement utilising business systems and internal controls
  • Compliance and financial risk management
  • Manage the finance team’s operational performance

About You:
You will be an engaging, professional individual with a strategic commercial approach to your work but also be hands on, and in the trenches with your team.

You must have the following skills/experience:
  • Be bilingual in Mandarin and English
  • CA/CPA/CIMA qualified accountant
  • 4+ years accounting experience in the NZ commercial sector
  • Led a small finance team
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, emotional intelligence, and presentation skills
  • ERP systems and advanced Excel proficiency
  • Industry exposure in Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, or Distribution preferred

As you will be working in a collaborative tight knit team people describe you as humble yet driven, inquisitive, have the smarts, and get on with all walks of life!

Please note:  This is an office-based role.

You will be financially savvy and looking for the next step in your career as this is your chance to shine!

Salary and Benefits:
This company attracts a market-leading salary + KiwiSaver + Company carpark

How to Apply:
Please apply online now as you do not want to miss out on this great opportunity!

Ref # 131684