Accountant

Recruit Express; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Queenstown is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage and report on A&P expense budgets. Responsibilities include monthly reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and budget analysis. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-3 years of relevant experience, with skills in SAP being a plus. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to financial management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years experience in financial accounting and analysis.
• Able to start within short notice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor A&P expense budget and usage accuracy.
• Preparation of A&P analysis reports.
• Provide advice on accounting treatment.
• Verify sales rebates and A&P expense computations.
• Monthly closing and preparation of Journal Entries.

Skills

Financial accounting skills

Analytical skills

Experience with SAP

Budget management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related

Tools

SAP

TM1

Job description

Monitor A&P expense budget and usage accuracy to ensure budget usage is under good control and does not exceed the approved budget.

Preparation of A&P analysis reports.

Provide advice on accounting treatment.

Verify sales rebates and A&P expense computations.

Monthly closing and preparation of Journal Entries.

Preparation of monthly reconciliation for accruals and provisions.

Preparation of monthly reconciliation schedules.

Preparation of Statutory Financial Statement and Management Report.

Provide analysis of actual expense vs budget/forecast.

Responsible for engaging constant review, creation, and effect changes to cost centre and profit centre in line with business and organisation structure.

Responsible for maintenance of system distribution and assessment cycles, and update of allocation ratio.

Responsible for execution of system distribution and assessment cycles to allocate monthly SGA expenses to products, immediately upon finalisation of the period end financial statements.

Requirements:

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related.

At least 2-3 years experience in financial accounting and analysis.

Experience in SAP and TM1 will be an added advantage.

Able to start within short notice.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.