Finance Manager

Job Description : FINANCE MANAGER AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND The role will assume ownership for key accounting, finance and regulatory requirements for the company. This will include, but not limited to, delivering monthly close (P&L and Balance Sheet) and all associated reports in an accurate and timely manner, providing support in the annual budget and quarterly forecast process, business partnering with other business functions, performing ad hoc analysis, building financial models and business cases as required. Key Responsibilities General Ledger Stewardship: As part of the month-end close process, ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and balance to underlying documents and transactions. Ensure the correct and effective maintenance of financial accounting and general ledger systems. Specific responsibility for Right Of Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities, IFRS16 and FX accounting. Responsibility for the Group insurance renewal, preparation of renewal data and allocations to group companies. Management and drafting of financial policies and underlying processes. Impact analysis, interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards. Management and Statutory Reporting: Responsible for preparing the monthly Board report, other monthly reports and ad hoc reports as required. Preparation of the NZ Group consolidation and NZ Group financial statements. Control the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecast process. Provide support for regulatory requirements such as tax compliance, JSox (Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley) Control year-end audit activities and, where required, have robust discussions with external auditors to ensure any matters that arise are resolved effectively. Supporting Business Objectives: Perform ad hoc analysis, develop new financial models or reports and business cases as required. Continuous improvement - review, document and implement improvements to existing business processes and reports. Business partnering with key members of companies executive leadership team. Identify and mitigate financial risks and opportunities, and drive actions across teams. Support activities relating to mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration of the acquired business into the existing operating model. Qualifications / Experience: CA or CPA qualified. 12+ years experience in financial and management accounting, reporting and analysis. Excellent communication skills Expertise in consolidation. Knowledge in Accounting standards for assets and foreign exchange differences. Knowledge of Tax compliance requirements, including income tax, GST, FBT. Knowledge of organisational accounting procedures. Experience in developing financial models and business cases.

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