Assistant Accountant at Kordia

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bank Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Journal Preparation, Month-end Close, Management Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Tax Compliance, Audit Support, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, SAP, Excel, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Automation

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Fixed-term until 30 June 2027 For more than 65 years, we’ve been keeping New Zealanders and their businesses safe, connected and ready for the future. We operate across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, delivering mission-critical technology spanning cloud, cyber security, broadcasting, maritime communications and critical communications infrastructure. Backed by a team of 450+ experts, we’re trusted by some of New Zealand’s largest organisations to protect what matters most. Ko tā mātou mahi - About the role This role is a core part of how we maintain financial accuracy, compliance, and insight across Kordia. As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll support month-end, reporting, and statutory requirements, ensuring our financial data is reliable and well managed. You’ll work across a broad range of accounting activities, from reconciliations and journals through to audit support and tax compliance. This is a role where attention to detail matters, but so does your ability to improve how things are done. You’ll be encouraged to identify efficiencies, use tools including AI to streamline processes, and contribute to a more effective finance function. Ko tō mahi – What you will do Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, you will support financial accounting processes across month-end, reporting, and compliance. You’ll work closely with the wider Finance team to ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and continuous improvement of accounting processes. Key responsibilities include: * Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records * Preparing journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and intercompany transactions * Supporting month-end close and assisting with management reporting * Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing depreciation * Assisting with GST, FBT, and other compliance requirements across New Zealand and Australia * Supporting audit processes through preparation of schedules and documentation * Responding to finance queries and supporting internal stakeholders * Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis * Monitoring P Card transactions and supporting policy compliance * Identifying and implementing process improvements, including use of automation and AI tools Nā tōu rourou - What you will bring Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: * A couple of years experience in an accounting or finance role * A relevant accounting degree and progress towards CA qualification * Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial processes * High attention to detail and accuracy across financial tasks * Analytical capability, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies * Experience with financial systems such as SAP or similar * Intermediate Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting * Clear communication skills and ability to work across teams * A proactive approach to improving processes and building capability Nōu te rourou – Why join us? This role offers strong foundations for your accounting career. You’ll gain exposure across financial reporting, compliance, and business support in a complex organisation, building both technical capability and commercial understanding. You’ll work closely with experienced finance professionals who will support your development, while giving you the space to take ownership of your work. There’s also scope to contribute to how the team evolves, particularly through process improvement and smarter use of tools and technology. We also offer: * A competitive salary and matched employer superannuation contribution up to 5% * Learning and development budgets to deepen your technical expertise * Internal career pathways across a broad technology environment * Hybrid and flexible working * Enhanced parental leave entitlements * Life insurance and wellbeing support * Access to retail discounts and benefits

Responsibilities

The role supports financial accounting processes including month-end close, reporting, and statutory compliance. Key tasks involve managing reconciliations, journals, fixed assets, and implementing process improvements using AI and automation.