Financial Accountant Corporate Services Christchurch Support Office

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Farmlands Full time

Financial Accountant

  • Leading co-operative - over 80 retail stores nationwide
  • Established national co-operative that's fast forward
  • High-performing, warm and inclusive team

Mō te whai waahi About the opportunity

This is a full time, permanent role, working 80 hours per fortnight at our Christchurch Support Office.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate recording, reporting and analysis of financial transactions in compliance with NZ accounting standards. You will support the organisation by maintaining compliance with IRD requirements, preparing monthly & annual financial statements and contributing to financial planning, forecasting and decision-making. You will be applying best practice financial disciplines and contributing to the accurate and timely preparation of reports.

You'll concentrate on:

  • Maintaining strong working relationships across the business with senior finance and operational management.
  • Collaborating with internal departments to provide financial advice and insights.
  • Preparing FBT and GST returns, and reviewing information for the preparation of the income tax return.
  • Managing and reconciling balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Supporting timely and accurate month end reporting and completing monthly accruals.
  • Supporting the preparation and monitoring of budgets & forecasts.
  • Liaising with the IRD, auditors and other regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Taking a key role in managing and understanding the project costs and reporting to key stakeholders.
  • Identifying and implementing improvement in financial processes, reporting and systems.

Farmlands is building a forward looking and agile business and your role will play a critical part in delivery of these goals. This is your opportunity to use your accounting skills and experience to really add value and not be just a number cruncher Join a close, supportive and collaborative team that get on well and work hard.

Mōhou ake About you

We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant, ideally a qualified CA, who is keen on owning their area and bringing continuous improvement. It would be an advantage to have experience in a large commercial entity.

Essential

  • Relevant accounting qualification.
  • CA qualified or equivalent.
  • Experience working with financial modelling to analyse and present data.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, Microsoft D365 would be beneficial.
  • Flexible and adaptable.

Mō ngā painga About the benefits

The role is based at our Support Office in Wairakei Road, Christchurch with free parking. We're close to a range of eateries and gyms - with great coffee just down the road

Amongst our many benefits you'll also be rewarded with:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Flexible working conditions - flexible working your way
  • Rā Whānau leave - Get your Birthday off and celebrate being you
  • Sick leave from Day 1
  • Discounted purchasing at Farmlands Retail stores
  • Access to training through our online e-learning library 'The Greenhouse'
  • Employee Referral Programme - Receive a bonus for successful referrals
  • Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave
  • Reimbursed Professional Membership Costs
  • Inhouse Recognition Programme - 'Shout Outs'
  • Opportunity to join our well-organised Social Club
  • Pet friendly office - bring your furry friend to work

You'll also receive an exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners and purchasing within our Farmlands retail stores.

Te Tono How to apply

Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Mō matou About us

At Farmlands - Te Whenua Tāroa, our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers, and our vision is to be the 'go-to' for everyone connected to our land. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.

As New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we have an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion, with over 1200 staff in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff. In addition to our strong core retail business, we have a well-established shareholder card network with operations in feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, to name a few.

Joining our team gives you the chance to contribute to a Kiwi-owned brand. We offer autonomy in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we truly value 'Minds Open', 'Be-ing You', and 'See-ing it Through'.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver's licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.



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