Financial Accountant

Partners Life; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career progression

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance & income protection

Birthday leave

Maternity leave top up

Hybrid working

Takapuna office

Job summary

Partners Life in Auckland is seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to join our high performing Financial Control & Reporting team. You will deliver timely, accurate financial and regulatory reporting, and support the integrity of our financial information.

You will contribute to month-end processes, liaise with external auditors, and help continuously improve reporting practices while working in a flexible hybrid environment with opportunities for growth within a leading New Zealand insurer.

Qualifications

• Currently qualified or nearly qualified CA or equivalent.
• Experience with financial statements and regulatory reporting in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of interim and annual financial statements and the Annual Report.
• Liaise with external auditors to support information needs.
• Deliver timely regulatory reports and returns (e.g., RBNZ, Statistics NZ).
• Review financial statements and compliance reporting with variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare month-end reporting, reconciliations and tax compliance processes.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA or equivalent nearing qualification

Tools

General Ledger applications

Job description

• Further your financial reporting career in a supportive environment
• Become part of a leading insurance company that invests in its people
• Hybrid work, attractive salary, bonus and insurance covers

Partners Life is one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurance companies. As part of the Daiichi Life Group, a leading global insurance provider, we are writing our next chapter of growth and opportunity. We know the industry needs bold thinkers and passionate people to help reshape the future of insurance, and that is exactly who we are looking for. We are committed to doing things differently, lifting industry standards, challenging the status quo, and delivering real value through innovation and personalised advice. If you are looking to join a company that’s redefining the insurance landscape and backed by the strength of a global group, Partners Life is the place to grow your career and make a real impact.

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated Financial Accountant to join our high performing Financial Control & Reporting team. You will play a key role in delivering timely, accurate, and high‑quality financial and regulatory reporting.

You will support the integrity of our financial information, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement across financial reporting processes.

• Assist with the preparation of high quality interim and annual financial statements and the Annual Report in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure their information requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Deliver timely and accurate regulatory reports and returns, including RBNZ reports, Statistics NZ surveys, and other regulatory returns.
• Review financial statements and compliance reporting to provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare month end reporting, reconciliations and tax compliance processes.

About you

You are a motivated junior or intermediate Financial Accountant, with around 3-5 years accounting experience ideally in insurance, financial services or professional services. You will bring a financial reporting background, with experience preparing or supporting financial statements, regulatory reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes. Most importantly, you will be a good team player who builds strong working relationships and engages confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will bring curiosity, initiative, and a genuine willingness to learn, along with strong attention to detail and an interest in continuous improvement and finding better ways of working.

Ideally, you will have:

• Recently qualified or nearly qualified CA or equivalent
• Experience in the insurance industry or broader financial services sector desirable
• A quick learner with strong attention to detail, and an ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities and challenge existing processes when there is a better way.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with General Ledger applications.
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritise deliverables and own outcomes.

What We Offer

At Partners Life, we believe our people are our greatest asset and are proud to invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. Here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy as part of our family (some benefits apply to permanent employees only):

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Participation in our discretionary bonus scheme after 12 months’ service
• Life insurance and income protection covers at our cost, plus discounted medical insurance (permanent employees only)
• Birthday leave and long service leave
• Maternity leave salary top up, reduced hours options, and secondary parental leave
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Modern office with a stunning view in the heart of Takapuna