Full TimeStep into an exciting role as a Financial and Systems Accountant at FarmRight. Reporting directly to and working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll collaborate with finance, farm investment management, and administrative staff to prepare crucial financial information for our clients.The Financial and Systems Accountant is responsible for performing accounting in line with accounting standards, and the reporting and budgeting functions for FarmRight's clients with operations across dairy, beef, and horticulture sectors. Completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is performed in line with accounting standards.Work closely with the Accounting, IT, and Data teams to support, maintain, and improve our financial systems. Use your technological proficiency to drive continuous improvement in our financial processes.Why Join Us?Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.Impactful Role: Your work will be instrumental in our finance team and in enhancing our financial systems.Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.There is a strong team culture within this company and the ideal candidate will be friendly and efficient. Applicants will ideally need to demonstrate previous experience in financial accounting and reporting, possess strong analytical and spreadsheet modelling skills, and have a proactive approach with well-developed interpersonal skills.We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated CA to join our team, based at our Head Office in Christchurch, Canterbury. As a Financial and Systems Accountant reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be familiar with gathering and monitoring financial data and preparing compliant financial reports both internally and externally of the business. Relevant tertiary qualifications will support the applicant's industry experience, ideally a CA qualified with BCom or similar relevant tertiary qualifications.Key aspects of the roleThis busy position involves many key responsibilities to support the wider financial team, including:Financial reporting and budgeting:Responsible for client monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting for specified client platform and investigation and reporting of variances from budgets/forecasts. Best practice skills and processes are maintained throughout the financial reporting process.Liaising with the Finance Manager for preparation of year-end financial statements and understanding of the external auditing process.Collaborating with the Finance Manager for assessment and preparation of budget reports for client platforms.Liaison with key internal and external contacts and responding to queries, such as responding to audit queries, assisting with the audit plan, responding to tax advisors, and responding to client queries.Compliance:Monitoring compliance during the year with client requirements and responding to those requirements.Robust understanding and experience with the preparation of IFRS financial statements and changes to IFRS standards.Responsible for ensuring timely completion of compliance reporting requirements to Corporate Clients.Monitoring, reviewing, and improving (where necessary) key internal controls.Understanding corporate governance and NZ company office requirements.Systems:Maintaining a good and up-to-date understanding of internal systems.Develop and improve functions in Workday (Budget and Forecasting tool).Assisting with queries from internal customers in the business.Who are we:FarmRight Limited is a growing farm investment management and consultancy company specialising in the dairy farming industry, with recent expansion into horticulture. We currently manage over 60 farms across New Zealand on behalf of a range of investors or clients. FarmRight Corporate has a staff of 58 and is involved in the management of approximately 350 farming staff.This position offers a competitive remuneration package and additional benefits including corporate workwear, a wellbeing programme, and access to a staff medical scheme. We can also offer the financial and professional rewards of being part of a growing and successful team.Please send your covering letter and CV through the seek website or email to ******. Due to the quick turnaround, applications will close on December 9th, December 2024, but we will be assessing applications as they are submitted, so if keen please do not wait. Visit our website for more information on our Company: www.farmright.co.nz.To apply for the positions above, you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and your application should confirm this. If you are unsure of your entitlement to work in New Zealand, we refer you to the website www.immigration.govt.nz. We are not offering sponsorship to overseas applicants. Therefore, all overseas applications will be discarded, and you must be able to undertake the interview process in person.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a Systems Accountant?Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?Which of the following workforce management systems do you have experience using?
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