Title:  Financial Accounting Lead

Ko mātou tēnei – our organisation

At One New Zealand, our purpose is help create a better-connected Aotearoa, New Zealand. We're focusing on investing more into simpler and better products and services, to make things even better for New Zealanders.

We proudly champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. We offer a friendly and open environment with leading flexible working practices that help people maintain a personal and professional balance that works for them and their whānau.

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, you will play a pivotal role in upholding the financial integrity of the organisation by leading the preparation of financial statements, overseeing monthly group reporting, and ensuring compliance with NZ IFRS. You’ll be at the forefront of audit readiness, lease accounting, and financial governance—championing best practice and robust internal controls that safeguard our assets and reputation.

Beyond technical expertise, this role is about leadership and continuous improvement. You’ll coach and develop a direct report, collaborate across finance and business teams to deliver insightful accounting advice, and drive innovation in financial systems and processes—including the use of AI to enhance accuracy and efficiency. 

This is a great opportunity for a strong technical accountant looking to take the next step in their career into leadership.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

• Lead and develop the financial direct report, providing coaching, guidance and performance feedback to foster continuous development.
• Responsible for the half year and annual preparation of financial statements including reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes in the lease and group consolidation space in compliance with all relevant financial reporting regulations and policies.
• Assist in managing external auditor relationship and audit processes.
• Liaising with commercial finance and business owners to provide best practice accounting advice.
• Ensuring integrity and completeness of monthly general ledger postings, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control procedures in leases and group 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.

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

• Experience in financial reporting with NZ IFRS and Tier 1 requirements. Including knowledge of consolidation and group accounting.
• Strong technical accounting skills including a working knowledge of IFRS 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. With the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions to enhance operational processes.
• Experience managing and developing people.
• Effective stakeholder communications and ability to work collaboratively.
• Big 4 audit experience, large company and/or Telco industry experience preferred.
• 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 & family commitments.
• A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
• Laptop, unlimited data plan, market leading cell-phone for business or personal use.
• Lifestyle leave where you can purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

At One New Zealand, we have a clear purpose to create a better-connected Aotearoa. We’ve got Heart, showing up as our best selves in every situation. We have the Grit to deliver a radically better world for our customers. We embrace the Freedom to shape the future, creating a more progressive, more inclusive Aotearoa.

Joining the One New Zealand whānau will stretch you, challenge you and provide opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career. You’ll engage in unique workplace experiences, be exposed to exciting and innovative technology, and gain opportunities for learning beyond Aotearoa.

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

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

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