Group Financial Accountant - Fixed Term (12 Months)

RealNZ; Te Anau; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

RealNZ is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join our Finance team and strengthen our financial reporting and controls across multiple entities. You will balance technical accounting with continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting tax obligations and audits.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, meticulous reconciliation, and collaboration with the broader finance group to drive timely and robust results for the business.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards qualification.
• 3+ years' experience in financial accounting or audit.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS/NZ IFRS accounting standards.
• Exposure to direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Navision or Business Central.
• A proactive mindset, excellent organisation skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting financial reporting.
• Maintaining general ledger integrity, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting year-end financial statements, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with tax obligations including GST, FBT, and income tax.
• Analysing financial information and supporting decision-making across the business.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and controls.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Finance team to deliver accurate and timely results.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Education

CA/CPA qualification in progress

Tools

Navision / Business Central

Job description

RealNZ is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join our Finance team and strengthen our financial reporting and controls across multiple entities. You will balance technical accounting with continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting tax obligations and audits.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, meticulous reconciliation, and collaboration with the broader finance group to drive timely and robust results for the business.