Senior Financial Accountant

Madison Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading New Zealand infrastructure and utilities organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant for their Auckland-based finance team. Our client is a major player in the energy and telecommunications sector, employing over 1,000 people across multiple locations nationwide. This is a business of genuine scale and complexity, supported by a high-performing and well-structured finance function. The Role This is a broad and technically challenging financial accounting position where you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Key responsibilities include: Owning the month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journals (leave and salary accruals, prepayments, insurance, FBT) Maintaining and reconciling the lease module within the ERP system in line with NZ IFRS Managing tax compliance, including preparation of GST, FBT, income tax, and RWT returns Supporting the preparation of group and subsidiary financial statements and accompanying notes Assisting with external audits, group consolidations, and elimination entries Maintaining well-documented and audit-ready workpapers Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including process mapping, documentation, and finance projects About You You are a technically strong and detail-focused accountant who takes ownership of your work and consistently delivers high-quality results. A CA qualification (or equivalent) and a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Accounting At least 3+ years’ financial accounting experience within a complex organisational environment Strong knowledge of NZ IFRS and New Zealand tax principles Additional experience and attributes Advanced Excel skills with a structured and analytical approach Strong communication skills, with the confidence to raise issues early and contribute to a “no surprises” culture Experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier CA firm is advantageous Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, or similarly complex industries is beneficial What’s On Offer Our client offers a competitive salary package alongside a genuinely supportive and values-led workplace, including: Life insurance and discounted medical cover Discounted gym memberships and lifestyle benefits Family-friendly initiatives and retail discounts Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. #J-18808-Ljbffr