Group Finance & Reporting Accountant

Qjumpers; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Napier Port is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Napier. You will support month-end processes, external reporting, tax/compliance and treasury activities while helping drive continuous improvement across systems and controls.

You'll collaborate across the business to deliver accurate financial insights, partner with auditors and manage FP&A support, with a focus on governance, risk, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' accounting experience in a professional or corporate setting.
• CAANZ membership or international equivalent.
• Strong understanding of finance operations, reporting, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting.
• Support external financial reporting under NZ IFRS/NZX and assist auditors.
• Assist tax and compliance activities including GST, FBT and deferred tax.
• Support treasury, cashflow monitoring, facilities maintenance and hedging relationships.
• Contribute to FP&A, forecasting, scenario analysis and project support.
• Support fixed asset processes and drive continuous improvement of finance systems and controls.
• Provide coaching to finance team members and cover for the Financial Reporting Manager.
• Promote a zero-harm safety culture across the port.

Skills

Five+ years accounting experience

CAANZ membership

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Financial systems

Job description

Napier Port is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Napier. You will support month-end processes, external reporting, tax/compliance and treasury activities while helping drive continuous improvement across systems and controls.

You'll collaborate across the business to deliver accurate financial insights, partner with auditors and manage FP&A support, with a focus on governance, risk, and regulatory compliance.