Large privately-owned New Zealand company is looking for a Management Accountant to assist key decision makers in making critical business decisions.

This position will suit someone with proven experience in building relationships and influencing key decision makers. You will be providing financial information for performance management, business planning, decision making and analysis to optimise business objectives.

With branches strategically placed throughout New Zealand you will be based out of the Head Office located in Hamilton; reporting directly into the Managing Director.

As an excellent management accountant, you will have an exceptional analytical mind combined with a strong business acumen. You must be able to assume responsibility of cost accounting tasks and be both a strategist and a decision maker.

The goal is to contribute to the decision-making process of senior management ensuring business growth and long-term success.

Responsibilities:
• Gather and analyse financial information for internal use
• Assume responsibility of accounting procedures
• Evaluate the company’s performance using key data
• Make forecasts to assist business planning and decision-making
• Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimize risk
• Advise on problems and suggest improvements

Requirements:
• Proven experience as Management Accountant within a Commercial environment (CA desirable)
• Solid knowledge accounting and financial principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting
• Excellent knowledge or risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A problem-solver with attention to detail
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Tertiary Qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar field

Please apply online with an up to date Resume and Covering Letter.
1st Call Recruitment - Permanent Recruitment Division