Financial Accountant

GHD

Financial Accountant supporting financial reporting, compliance, and payroll processes for GHD. Collaborating with finance teams in New Zealand to ensure accuracy and control standards.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statutory accounting, financial controls, and compliance with New Zealand tax regulations, while effectively managing cashflow and payroll-related activities. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and drive process improvements in a high-performing finance environment.

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Statutory AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationIFRS KnowledgeAdvanced Microsoft ExcelCA or CPA Qualification

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceReconciliation ProcessesCashflow ManagementPayroll AccountingAudit Requirements

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationCollaborative Work StylePragmatic Problem SolvingStrong Ethical Standards

Tools & Technologies

TM1BI Reporting ToolsFinance Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCACPA

Industry Keywords

New Zealand Tax ComplianceFinancial ControlsProcess ImprovementConfidentialityProfessional Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monthly reviewing and/or posting of journal entries in the month end process for the NZ Pacific business
Maintaining the general ledger and preparing reconciliations and working papers
Responsible for statutory accounting and compliance requirements for the NZ Pacific business including group reporting package, local financial statements and audit-related activities.
Managing cashflow forecast, and ad hoc bank payments.
Preparing payroll-related journals and provisions to ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, reconciliation, and confidentiality.
Partnering with tax team to provide information on various New Zealand tax compliance matters.
Partnering with Finance and business stakeholders to provide timely information, resolve issues, and support effective decision making.
Contributing to process improvements, standardisation, and the implementation of the GHD way of working in alignment with global policy.
Maintaining strong documentation, control discipline, and adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality.
Supporting a high-performing Finance environment through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
Bachelor's degree with an accounting major or equivalent relevant qualification.
CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards completion) would be highly regarded.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory accounting, financial controls, and reconciliation processes with financial statement preparation experience
Experience supporting cashflow, banking, payroll-related finance activities, and audit requirements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and reporting tools. Experience with TM1 and BI reporting tools would be highly regarded
Knowledge of New Zealand tax and local compliance requirements.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage deadlines in a busy environment.
Clear communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across Finance and operational teams.
A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to improve processes and maintain strong control standards.
Strong adherence to professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities