Senior Financial Accountant

Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand

Are you a technically strong accountant who enjoys owning processes, improving how things work, and getting closer to the commercial side of the business? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant who wants more than just month‑end.

With a meaningful FP&A element, this role offers exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial planning — perfect for someone looking to broaden beyond pure financial accounting.

As an organisation that thrives on collaboration and shared clarity, please note we are onsite first but can flex when we need to.

About the role - Mō te tūranga

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of critical finance processes while partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be trusted to identify opportunities for improvement, drive change, and lift capability across the function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and efficiency
• Managing the general ledger, balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
• Preparing statutory financial statements in line with NZ IFRS
• Acting as business process owner for core finance processes
• Strengthening internal controls and supporting governance requirements
• Leading the year‑end audit process and acting as key contact for external auditors
• Playing a key role in budgeting and forecasting, bringing inputs together and supporting planning
• Supporting cashflow, working capital and treasury activities
• Identifying and implementing process improvement and automation opportunities

What will you bring? – Ōu Pūkenga?

This role will suit someone who is commercially curious, analytically strong, and motivated by making things better. Experience from a large, complex or well‑governed environment will be well regarded.

Additionally, you’ll bring:

• CA/CPA qualification (or near completion)
• 3–5+ years’ experience in financial accounting, audit or a similar role
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls and accounting standards
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to see opportunities for change
• Confidence owning processes and improving how work gets done
• Solid Excel and finance systems capability
• Clear communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders

Your Benefits - Ō Painga

We look after our people. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates success, has regular development conversations, and values great work.

Additionally, you’ll get.

• Free staff car parking.
• Enjoy the convenience of our onsite cafeteria offering freshly prepared hot meals every day—subsidised to help you eat well and stay focused. (Auckland office)
• Access to our staff welfare trust will cover 80% of your medical bills up to $1500 per year.
• Access to heavily discounted holiday homes across New Zealand.

How to apply - Me pēhea te tono

If you’re looking for a role where your technical skills, analytical thinking and ideas for improvement will be valued, we want to hear from you!

Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment checks will include an MOJ, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Assessment and Reference Checking.

Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ effective immediately.