Group Financial Accountant

Napier Port; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Napier Port is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team in Napier, New Zealand. You will support month‑end, external reporting, tax/compliance, treasury and FP&A, while helping strengthen financial controls and systems.

You'll bring CA/CPA qualifications, 5+ years in accounting, and solid knowledge of finance operations, Excel and reporting tools. Collaboration across the finance team and wider business is essential in a zero‑harm workplace.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ accounting experience in CA firm or corporate environment.
• CA/CPA membership (CAANZ or international equivalent).
• Strong understanding of finance operations, systems and technology.
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.
• Sharp attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective planning, organisation and communication across teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset to support finance team and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting.
• Support external financial reporting per NZ IFRS and NZX, liaise with external auditors.
• Assist tax and compliance activities including GST, FBT and provisions.
• Support treasury, cashflow monitoring, debt facilities and hedging relationships.
• Assist financial planning and analysis: forecasting, scenarios and leases.
• Support fixed asset processes and improve finance systems, controls.
• Coach and cover for Financial Reporting Manager; promote safety culture.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CA/CPA membership (CAANZ or intl)

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Build your finance career where strong reporting, commercial insight and sound governance help connect a thriving region to the world.

Napier Port is central New Zealand’s gateway to global markets, strategically located on the eastern shipping route. Health and safety is at the heart of our culture, and we believe safety is a collective responsibility shared by everyone at our port.

Our purpose is clear: Together, we build a thriving region by connecting our customers, people and community to the world.

Our people are the source of our success. Our values guide how we work: Accountability – Haepapa, Integrity – Tika Me Te Pono, Adaptability – Urutau, Trust – Ngakau Pono, and Ethical & Authentic Leadership – Arahi Pono.

The role

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you’ll play an important role in supporting the performance of our finance team, with the opportunity to develop your expertise and take responsibility across a broad range of core finance activities.

Working across financial reporting, compliance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and continuous improvement, your key priorities will include:

• Contributing to month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, management reporting, analysis and business partnering.
• Supporting external financial reporting in accordance with NZ IFRS and NZX requirements, and working with external auditors to achieve clean and timely audit sign-off.
• Supporting tax and compliance activities, including tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and GST, FBT and other required returns.
• Supporting treasury and working capital management, including monitoring daily cashflows, maintaining debt facilities and compliance, and supporting hedging relationships.
• Contributing to financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, scenario and sensitivity analysis, lease management and project support.
• Supporting fixed asset processes and helping improve finance systems, processes and controls to strengthen financial management and decision-making.
• Supporting and coaching others within the finance team, while providing cover for the Financial Reporting Manager when required.
• Actively contributing to a zero-harm workplace and promoting a strong safety culture across the port.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who combines strong accounting capability with curiosity, sound judgement and an interest in understanding how the wider business operates.

To be successful in the role, you’ll bring:

• Five or more years’ accounting experience gained in a CA firm or similar corporate environment.
• CA membership of CAANZ, or an international equivalent.
• A strong understanding of finance operations, including financial systems, methodologies, techniques and technology.
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience using financial reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning, organisation and communication skills, with the ability to work constructively across the finance team and wider business.
• A focus on continuous improvement and finding better ways to support the finance team and organisation.

Why Napier Port?

When you join Napier Port, you’re joining an organisation where your work contributes to the success of our customers, our community and the wider regional economy.

Applications close: Monday, 16 November 2026. Note: You must have current eligibility to work in NZ.

Disclaimer: At Napier Port, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to contribute their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Napier Port does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Napier Port is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.