Title:  Financial Accounting Lead - Revenue

He aha ai tātou – Why us?

At One NZ we’re not just imagining the future, we’re building it. Our purpose? A better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia renarena te taukaea i Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our ambition? To become the most AI-enabled telco on the planet. This isn’t just about our technology, It’s about you. We’re investing in our people like never before.... empowering them to grow, lead, and shape what’s next.

Through our AI School, access to world-class learning platforms, or career pathways that evolve with you, we create an environment where your curiosity thrives, and your skills accelerate.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary: connect with purpose and help redefine what’s possible.  

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role

As the Financial Accounting Lead - Revenue you will lead and develop the financial accounting revenue team, providing coaching and guidance supporting the team as you overseeing the revenue accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition, balance sheet position and maintaining compliance with associated One NZ Policies and External Reporting standards.

You will also role plays a critical part in leading out the Audit and supporting the company’s financial integrity by ensuring robust control environment is in place and that processes are optimised in the revenue and margin space to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.

This would be a perfect opportunity for someone with strong technical accounting experience looking to break into a commercial role.

Please note this is a 12 month contract.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

• Lead and develop the financial accounting revenue team, providing coaching, guidance and performance feedback to foster continuous development.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes in the revenue and margin space in compliance with all relevant financial reporting regulations and policies.
• Manage external auditor relationship and audit processes.
• Provide accounting treatment guidance for business cases and product launches/changes to ensure compliance and minimise risk of surprises.
• Ensuring integrity and completeness of monthly general ledger postings, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control procedures in revenue financial accounting space to safeguard company assets.
• Evaluate, implement and optimise financial systems and processes (including through use of AI) to streamline operations and improve controls/accuracy.

• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, your team and our people.

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

• 5+ years financial accounting experience
• Big 4 experience with large company and/or Telco industry
• Strong technical accounting skills including a working knowledge of IFRS 9 & 15 and its business application.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work through and understand complex process flows, systems and changes management.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of systems, change management and process improvement.
• Capacity to reimagine and redesign processes to optimize performance and achieve strategic goals.
• Experience managing and developing people.
• Effective stakeholder communications and ability to work collaboratively.
• Chartered Accountant qualification or similar.

Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get

• One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments.
• A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
• Laptop, unlimited data plan and a market leading mobile phone
• Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

We are proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. Joining our whānau is more than starting a new job - it’s the beginning of a journey that will challenge and inspire you to play a role in something bigger. 

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.

We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

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