Senior Financial Accountant – Finance Reporting & Controls

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Newmarket Finance team. You will report to the Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager, delivering timely financial reporting, providing technical accounting expertise and strengthening governance and controls.

You will work with stakeholders across Finance, Auckland Council, auditors and the wider business to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in financial reporting, including climate-related

Qualifications

• CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent).
• 5+ years' experience in accounting, finance, audit or financial reporting.
• Experience preparing statutory and management financial reports.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Audit or assurance experience, either in practice or industry.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial information and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience within infrastructure, utilities or asset-intensive organisations and exposure to ERP systems such as Infor.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Preparing financial statements, management reports, disclosure notes and compliance reporting.
• Providing technical accounting advice and supporting implementation of new accounting and reporting standards.
• Coordinating external audit activities and responding to stakeholder queries.
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained.
• Leading key tax compliance activities including FBT and supporting R&D tax claims.
• Supporting climate-related and sustainability reporting requirements.
• Contributing to forecasting, budgeting processes and continuous improvement initiatives across Finance.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel

IFRS knowledge

Audit experience

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

CAANZ Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

Infor ERP

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Newmarket Finance team. You will report to the Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager, delivering timely financial reporting, providing technical accounting expertise and strengthening governance and controls.

You will work with stakeholders across Finance, Auckland Council, auditors and the wider business to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in financial reporting, including climate-related