Senior Financial Accountant

Job Description : SENIOR FINANCIAL AACCOUNTANT AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND This dynamic and solutions focused financial services organisation have really become a New Zealand success story over the past few years. With their head office in the heart of the Auckland CBD, the business operates in the funds administration sector where there is a huge focus on client servicing and partnering. This business prides itself on being service driven, delivering streamlined processes and providing be-spoke solutions in order to help their clients. The Senior Financial Accountant will assist with all investment accounting and tax functions which will support the business clients. Key tasks include the preparation of monthly accounting and portfolio valuation packages, preparing the annual financial statements and client mandate monitoring. The Senior Financial Accountant will need to be fully CA/CPA qualified and will have proven experience in the preparation of financial statements and monthly financial reporting. Key Responsibilities · Preparation of monthly accounting and portfolio valuation packages for Clients and other parties · Assist with the Annual audit process, which involves liaising with Clients and their external auditors · Preparation of Annual Financial Statements ensuring compliance with NZ IFRS · Assist with any further regulatory requirements such as KiwiSaver Statistical Returns & the FMCA requirements around Fund Updates and Disclosures · Mandate monitoring specific to Client’s investment mandates as required · Assist with Fund set ups, GL maintenance and other static data reviews Key Requirements · CA/CPA qualification essential · At least 8 years working in a similar financial accounting role preparing financial statements · A solid background in fund accounting and/or financial services would be an advantage · Ability to meet deadlines and think logically · Strong knowledge of MS Excel · Excellent relationships building skills and a solid understanding of tax and technical accounting concepts · A pro-active approach and the ability to think outside the box · Ability to work in a high performing environment

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