Senior Financial Accountant at Team Global Express

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Accounting, Process Ownership, FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting, Commercial Planning, General Ledger Management, Balance Sheet Integrity, Statutory Financial Statements, NZ IFRS, Internal Controls, Audit Management, Cashflow Management, Process Improvement, Excel, Finance Systems

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand Are you a technically strong accountant who enjoys owning processes, improving how things work, and getting closer to the commercial side of the business? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant who wants more than just month‑end. With a meaningful FP&A element, this role offers exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial planning — perfect for someone looking to broaden beyond pure financial accounting. As an organisation that thrives on collaboration and shared clarity, please note we are onsite first but can flex when we need to. About the role - Mō te tūranga Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of critical finance processes while partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be trusted to identify opportunities for improvement, drive change, and lift capability across the function. Key responsibilities include: Owning the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and efficiency Managing the general ledger, balance sheet integrity and reconciliations Preparing statutory financial statements in line with NZ IFRS Acting as business process owner for core finance processes Strengthening internal controls and supporting governance requirements Leading the year‑end audit process and acting as key contact for external auditors Playing a key role in budgeting and forecasting, bringing inputs together and supporting planning Supporting cashflow, working capital and treasury activities Identifying and implementing process improvement and automation opportunities What will you bring? – Ōu Pūkenga? This role will suit someone who is commercially curious, analytically strong, and motivated by making things better. Experience from a large, complex or well‑governed environment will be well regarded. Additionally, you’ll bring: CA/CPA qualification (or near completion) 3–5+ years’ experience in financial accounting, audit or a similar role Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls and accounting standards An analytical mindset, with the ability to see opportunities for change Confidence owning processes and improving how work gets done Solid Excel and finance systems capability Clear communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders Your Benefits - Ō Painga We look after our people. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates success, has regular development conversations, and values great work. Additionally, you’ll get. Free staff car parking. Enjoy the convenience of our onsite cafeteria offering freshly prepared hot meals every day—subsidised to help you eat well and stay focused. (Auckland office) Access to our staff welfare trust will cover 80% of your medical bills up to $1500 per year. Access to heavily discounted holiday homes across New Zealand. How to apply - Me pēhea te tono If you’re looking for a role where your technical skills, analytical thinking and ideas for improvement will be valued, we want to hear from you! Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment checks will include an MOJ, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Assessment and Reference Checking. Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ effective immediately. Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving Australia & New Zealand With an unrivalled and expansive network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions to connect people, communities, and businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Backed by Allegro Funds, Australia’s most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm, we’re looking to the future and working towards new and exciting ways to put our customers’ businesses at the heart of ours.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Accountant will own critical finance processes, including the monthly and annual close, general ledger management, and preparing statutory financial statements under NZ IFRS. This role also involves strengthening internal controls, leading the year-end audit, and playing a key part in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow activities.