Group Accountant

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Vista Group is seeking a technically strong Group Accountant to join the New Zealand head office finance team and provide accurate, timely reporting for nine operating companies across six countries, supporting monthly reporting, statutory compliance, consolidations, transfer pricing and treasury. The role blends technical accounting with leadership in process improvement and project delivery. You will need NZICA CA qualification or equivalent, at least five years post qualification experience in a CA or commercial environment, exposure to NZX and IFRS, consolidation experience, Navision or a similar ERP, advanced Excel, and experience with foreign currency transactions and currency translations. Highlight multinational reporting achievements and concrete system improvements you have led, and demonstrate a collaborative, inclusive approach. Benefits include a four and a half day week, hybrid working, and learning opportunities; for more information call our HR team on 984 4570 or apply via the platform.

We are looking for a technically-strong Group Accountant to join our Finance team in providing accurate and timely reporting of Vista Group’s financial position in order to meet our reporting and legal compliance obligations.

The Vista Group consists of 9 operating companies in 6 countries, with the core Accounting, Billing, Debtor Management, Payables, Payroll, Legal and People services provided from the New Zealand head office. All monthly reporting, banking, treasury and taxation services are managed by the New Zealand finance team for the entire group of companies.

The Group Accountant role is technical in nature and key responsibilities include accounting for an operating subsidiary, financial management reporting, assistance with annual and interim statutory financial reporting, financial administration, support for cash management/treasury, and transfer pricing calculations.

The Group Accountant will also take a leadership role in process improvement, by managing and implementing projects and working with other finance team members to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

In order to be considered for this role, you will need:

• NZICA CA qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a CA or commercial environment
• Exposure to NZX and IFRS reporting requirements
• Experience preparing statutory and monthly management accounts for a multi-national group entity
• Consolidations experience
• Experience with Navision or similar group ERP system
• Advanced Excel spreadsheeting skills
• Experience in working with foreign currency transactions and currency translations
• Experience in systems improvement, including design and implementation of new systems.

For further information, or for a confidential chat regarding this role, please contact our HR team on 984 4570.

Benefits

What We Offer:

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

• Excellent work/life balance: enjoy a 4 ½ day working week
• Hybrid working: split your time between home and our office.
• Movie perks!
• Volunteer day: you can take time out to give back to your community.
• Fantastic company culture (weekly drinks, good coffee, regular workplace events, etc…)

If this sounds like you, get in touch to find out more!

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