Senior Accountant

The Role

This role is vital for ensuring accurate accounting practices and strong financial stewardship to support the organization's community services.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for a wide range of financial duties, including:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, including management of donations and crown funding.
• Managing payroll processing and ensuring full compliance with New Zealand employment regulations.
• Reviewing GST returns and other statutory financial reports.
• Assisting in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitoring cash flow and maintaining banking relationships.
• Supporting annual audit processes and liaising with external auditors.
• Providing financial analysis and reports to management and the Board.
• Ensuring compliance with charity reporting requirements and the Charities Act.
• Maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Assisting with funding applications by providing necessary financial information.

About You

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Working towards CA/CPA qualification or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Preferred: Experience with not-for-profit or charitable organisation accounting.

If you are a highly organized, skilled accountant with a passion for the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to enquire!