Financial Accountant

Switched On Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Switched On Group is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our high-performance Finance team. The role supports multi-entity reporting, statutory compliance and board reporting, with flexibility to be based in Wellington or Christchurch.

The successful candidate will own month-end processes, maintain strong controls and provide accurate financial insights in a collaborative environment that values professional development.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with accounting/finance tertiary qualification.
• At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in financial reporting or chartered accounting.
• Strong knowledge of NZ IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end reporting across multiple entities.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Support statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Prepare GST, FBT and manage IRD queries.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor, analyse and report cashflow performance.
• Contribute to Board and Executive reporting.
• Manage DFA reconciliations.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Ownership

Problem solving

Education

CA or CPA

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

As a proud iwi-owned organisation, we are integrating the best of both PAE (New Zealand) Limited and Switched On to partner with businesses, government sector, commercial and private clients to deliver asset and property management services, facilities maintenance and construction services to enhance environments across New Zealand.

With a strong focus to the future to deliver a strategic road map we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our high performing Finance team. With Shared Service functions across the motu, we are open to whether this role is based in Wellington or Christchurch, what matters is your ability to work as part of our close-knit team, and the skill and industry experience you will bring.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a strong technical ability, owning processes, maintaining strong controls, and working in a collaborative environment where your expertise and professional development is valued.

What your day may include:

• Multi entity management, leading month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Supporting statutory reporting and audit requirements
• Preparation of GST, FBT and managing IRD queries
• Maintaining fixed asset registers
• Prepare complex balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor, analyse and report cashflow performance
• Provide insightful, accurate and timely financial information for various stakeholders Contributing to Board and Executive reporting
• Manage and maintain DFA reconciliations

What we're looking for

• CA or CPA qualified
• Accounting, Finance, or related tertiary qualification
• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience in financial reporting or chartered accounting
• Strong knowledge of NZ IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills (we like to have a laugh along the way)
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Someone who enjoys taking ownership and continuously improving how things are done

Why join us?

We are on the move and shaping the future entity of what PAE and Kā te Rama Switched On Group will look like. This is an exciting time to join where you can influence the future of the finance team.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Work with leaders in the industry
• Career development with a company who is expanding

Please note that the successful candidate will need to undertake a MOJ check and credit check.