Senior Management Accountant - New Zealand (Remote) - #35274

Manila Recruitment Limited; Philippines; Remote; PHP 3,161,000 - 4,215,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Recruitment is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for New Zealand (Remote). You will manage monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients, preparing reports and tax compliance work.

You will analyze performance, provide commercial insights, supervise 1–2 junior staff, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow. This contract role requires strong technical accounting skills and the ability to deliver on time.

Qualifications

• Take ownership of a portfolio of clients requiring monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Independently prepare and review management reports, financial statements and tax compliance work.
• Analyse business performance and provide commercial insights and recommendations to clients.
• Review and challenge accounting treatments relating to stock, gross profit margins, accruals, prepayments, financing arrangements and fixed assets.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the workflow of 1-2 team members.
• Review work and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Assist with training and development of team members.
• Help allocate work and manage deadlines across the team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process efficiencies.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Job description

Senior Management Accountant - New Zealand (Remote) - #35274

Company : Manila Recruitment Job Type : Full Time Remote / Work from Home

Job Description - Senior Management Accountant - New Zealand (Remote) - #35274

Description

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Management Accountant to join a company that promotes collaboration, innovation, and career development within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Company Profile:

Our client is a network of locally owned firms focused on fueling ambitious business owners. Each firm within the network values local ownership, local clients, and a local team. By sharing resources and expertise, they tackle challenges more effectively and continuously innovate, delivering value to every client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Business Services

• Take ownership of a portfolio of clients requiring monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Independently prepare and review management reports, financial statements and tax compliance work.
• Analyse business performance and provide commercial insights and recommendations to clients.
• Develop a strong understanding of each client's business model, key drivers and performance indicators.
• Review and challenge accounting treatments relating to stock, gross profit margins, accruals, prepayments, financing arrangements and fixed assets.
• Review work completed by junior and intermediate team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare annual financial statements and compliance requirements for companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and be a key point of contact for financial and accounting matters.
• Ensure client work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Know relevant questions to ask and how to ‘drill down’ on technical information.
• Ensure compliance and statutory obligations are met.
• Understand time and cost budget for a job and can advise on these.

Tax

• Prepare and review all forms of income tax returns.
• Calculate tax obligations for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Identify tax risks and planning opportunities.
• Research and apply tax legislation to client circumstances.
• Provide practical advice on routine tax issues and elevate complex matters as required.
• Review tax positions prepared by other team members.
• Experienced in the development of multiple scenarios for year-end tax planning purposes.

Leadership & Team Support

• Supervise the workflow of 1-2 team members.
• Review work and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Assist with training and development of team members.
• Help allocate work and manage deadlines across the team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process efficiencies.
• Act as a technical resource for accounting, tax and management reporting queries.
• Foster a collaborative, positive and high-performing team environment.

Impact

• Take ownership and responsibility of your own work and that of the team.
• Make appropriate recommendations and provide good solutions to problems in a timely manner.
• Proactively seek out a diverse range of views and perspectives recognising that these can contribute to a new and better solution.
• Assess and analyse information to draw an accurate conclusion.
• Identify roadblocks early and can recommend a course of action.
• Have sound knowledge of role responsibilities and requirements and demonstrate technical competence.
• Understand how projects and activities impact the wider business.

Together

• Understand the various roles and responsibilities within the team.
• Instigate collaborative team working to improve relationships and effectiveness.
• Be able to earn and keep client’s and team’s trust.
• Build positive, constructive relationships inside and outside the business.
• Proactively share your knowledge with other individuals and teams.
• Provide timely and constructive advice to others.

Empathy

• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Challenge the use of stereotypes and bias.
• Take others’ feelings to consideration.
• Demonstrate active listening and compassion.
• Make an effort to see situations from the various viewpoints of those involved.
• Anticipate and respond to the needs and demands of clients in a professional and timely manner.

Agility

• Prioritise and re-prioritise work as required.
• Help to drive forward change initiatives and projects.
• Respond positively to changes in role or industry, new ideas, approaches and perspectives.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of setbacks.
• Minimise write offs or scope creep.
• Identify opportunities for value added services to existing clients.
• Encourage colleagues to undertake learning and development activities.
• Encourage curiosity and inquisitiveness in others.

Enjoy

• Don’t get bogged down in unnecessary detail.
• Proactively address areas to improve job satisfaction.
• Make suggestions for improvements to role, processes, procedures to improve workflow or work output.
• Set and achieve short term life and work goals.
• Encourage others to be creative in their thinking and approach.
• Respect the need to balance work and home life.
• Leadership
• Be proactive and take appropriate action to have a positive impact on your work and team.
• Recognise and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
• Show an understanding of the wider company strategy and business needs and understand your own impact on its success.
• Remain calm when faced with opposition.
• Inspire and motivate others to achieve.
• Build a wide range of skills to strengthen your effectiveness as a business advisor.

Other Duties

• Comply with all Health and Safety procedures as defined by the Health and Safety in Employment Act
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Any other reasonable duties as and when required by the employer

Job Type:Contract

Employment Type:Full-time

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PH time (The contractor may start earlier, but no later than 7:30 AM, and must complete 8 working hours.)

Location:NZ (Remote)

Industry:Accounting and Tax Services