Accounting Manager - Christchurch
About the Company:
Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island with offices and production facilities based in both Christchurch and Hokitika.
Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand, Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo Ltd (Auckland) form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD).The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue in excess of $1.3B - and growing.
About the role:
We are seeking a self-motivated Accounting Manager (Permanent Full-time) based in our Hornby office. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller the Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading the month end close and effective completion of reporting outputs in line with strict Group timetables.The role will liaise with multiple stakeholders across different sites, so effective communication and the ability to influence is key. It will also be responsible for detailed analysis of results and owning the monthly forecast cycle. Tax compliance, establishing an effective control environment and ensuring compliance with company policies will be key.
Ideal applicants will possess:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field is essential.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior accounting role e.g. in a Big 4, large-medium CA firm or large company corporate accounting background.
- CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
- Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Strong financial accounting technical skills
- Good understanding of NZIFRS reporting, tax compliance requirements and the importance of effective accounting policies
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with excellent attention to details
- Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
- A competitive base salary
- Company incentive scheme
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Free parking
- Career development
- Employee assistance & wellbeing programs
- Enhanced parental leave provisions
- + Delicious discounted grass-fed butter!!!