Management Accountant (New Zealand Accounting) - Remote - #35275
LocationPhilippines
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
DepartmentMR
Company size51+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen2d ago
Company Profile
Our client is a network of locally owned firms focused on fueling ambitious business owners. Each firm within the network values local ownership, local clients, and a local team. By sharing resources and expertise, they tackle challenges more effectively and continuously innovate, delivering value to every client.
Job Overview
This is a great opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a company that promotes collaboration, innovation, and career development within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Services
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Prepare monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients.
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Prepare accurate and timely management reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cashflow reporting.
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Analyse financial performance and identify key business trends, risks and opportunities.
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Understand and accurately account for stock movements, gross margins, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and financing arrangements.
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Investigate unusual variances and raise queries with clients where appropriate.
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Prepare annual financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders with limited assistance.
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Complete and independently self-review compliance work, including workpapers and reconciliations.
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Prepare budgets and basic forecasts with assistance.
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Maintain strong client relationships and communicate financial information in a clear and practical manner.
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Prepare workpapers in a logical and clear manner.
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Manage workflow and time budgets effectively to meet deadlines.
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Use live recording of time on timesheet (entering time as you go) and understand how to achieve productivity targets
Tax
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Prepare all forms of income tax returns.
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Prepare GST returns and assist with GST-related queries.
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Calculate tax obligations for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals with limited assistance.
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Conduct tax research and apply relevant legislation to client situations.
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Identify tax planning opportunities and escalate more complex matters to senior team members.
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Understand the interaction between financial reporting outcomes and tax obligations.
Impact
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Take ownership and responsibility of your own work and that of the team.
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Make appropriate recommendations and provide good solutions to problems in a timely manner.
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Proactively seek out a diverse range of views and perspectives recognising that these can contribute to a new and better solution.
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Assess and analyse information to draw an accurate conclusion.
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Identify roadblocks early and can recommend a course of action.
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Have sound knowledge of role responsibilities and requirements and demonstrate technical competence.
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Understand how projects and activities impact the wider business.
Requirements
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in public practice accounting
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Hands-on experience with New Zealand accounting and taxation
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Experience preparing management accounts and annual financial statements.
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Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including stock, margins, accruals and prepayments
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Experience working with clients across various industries; experience with importing goods, inventory management, and goods-in-transit is preferred
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Proficiency in Xero or other cloud-based accounting software
Job Type: Direct Employment
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Remote
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PH time (May start earlier, but no later than 7:30 AM, and must complete 8 working hours.)