Management Accountant

Profile Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A kiwi owned commercial company in Christchurch seeks a recently qualified CA or CA qualified Accountant for a dynamic finance role. This position offers exposure to diverse accounting responsibilities under the mentorship of an established CFO. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills, analytical mindset, and excellent communication abilities. This role is perfect for individuals eager to transition from traditional CA practices into a commercial environment with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified CA with 3 or more years experience in a CA practice or solid commercial experience.
• Strong Excel skills with exposure to an ERP system desirable but not essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end accounting process and management reporting.
• Assist with the year budget and periodic forecast processes.
• Provide insightful analysis and reporting to inform decision making.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated work ethic

Education

Recently qualified CA

3+ years experience in CA practice

Tools

ERP system (desirable)

Job description

The successful candidate will have an enviable opportunity to learn their trade in a commercial accounting environment under the mentorship of an established CFO with the exposure required to develop into a Finance Business Partner or senior finance professional in the coming years.

This role will provide the opportunity to develop your commercial accounting knowledge whilst providing exposure to the wider business to grow your confidence working with stakeholders to generate positive outcomes. You'll be dealing with stakeholders from day one which will get you away from the repetitive desk duties synonymous with CA firm life, and will provide enough variation in your work that you'll never feel bored.

Perfect for a recently qualified CA wanting to transition out of a Big Four or mid-tier CA firm, or for a CA qualified accountant with solid commercial experience. This is the long-term commercial opportunity which will open doors for your career!

The Company

A kiwi owned and operated commercial company with strong legacy they are values-driven and enhance the success of the business through people, and their commitment to people.

The Role

• Supporting the month end accounting process and management reporting
• Assisting with the year budget and periodic forecast processes
• Providing insightful analysis and reporting to inform decision making
• Liaising with the wider business to understand information requirements and providing output to support successful business outcomes
• Using a continuous improvement mindset to create process efficiencies

Your Profile

• Recently qualified CA with 3 or more years experience in a CA practice or a CA qualified Accountant with solid commercial experience
• Strong Excel skills, with exposure to an ERP system desirable but not essential
• An analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, outcome driven work ethic with exceptional time management
• Hold full, unrestricted working rights for New Zealand