Accountant

Join a leading NZ business on a 3-month contract to set up accounting for a new manufacturing JV. Hands-on role with hybrid work options.

Summary
Join a well-established and highly respected New Zealand business as they launch a new manufacturing joint venture. This 3-month contract offers a hands-on opportunity for an experienced Accountant to take ownership of the finance function during the critical onboarding phase of the new entity.

The company
This organisation is a recognised leader in their industry and is embarking on an exciting phase of growth through a newly established joint venture. With strong leadership and a collaborative culture, they offer a supportive environment where you can make a tangible impact from day one.

The role
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end financial accounting and supporting the successful setup and integration of the new business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of accounting from trial balance, including month-end processes, journals and reconciliations
• Supporting onboarding of the joint venture, ensuring systems, processes, and reporting are set up correctly
• Providing insight and analysis around manufacturing costings, including BOMs and standard costing
• Collaborating with operations and finance teams to ensure data integrity across ERP and Excel models
• Assisting with ERP setup and financial controls – exposure to SAP or similar preferred

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Solid accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• A sound understanding of standard costing, BOMs, inventory and cost of goods sold
• Strong Excel capability – lookups, pivots, modelling and reconciliation skills
• Experience working in ERP systems – SAP desirable but not essential
• The ability to hit the ground running, manage ambiguity, and work well in a fast-paced, project environment

What’s in it for you?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting start-up phase while enjoying the stability and backing of an established brand. You’ll enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to make your mark during a crucial period of change.