Financial Accountant

About the Role

KPMG New Zealand, part of the global KPMG network, is dedicated to delivering exceptional audit, tax, and advisory services. Within the Business Enablement division, the Finance team supports the firm’s five National offices across New Zealand, including Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch, by providing expert financial administration.

This role of Financial Accountant is a key member of the Finance team responsible for internal financial services and high-quality financial reporting, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to advance their accounting career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reports for the KPMG Executive and Board, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, semi-annual bank reports, global operating statistics, and Department of Statistics submissions. Support cash flow forecasting to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage general ledger functions, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Prepare and file GST and FBT tax returns in alignment with tax legislation and regulations.
• Support budgeting activities by providing critical inputs and data for budget forecasts and planning.
• Evaluate and improve internal financial processes and controls to boost operational efficiency within the Auckland team.
• Handle ad-hoc financial requests and issues promptly, review deliverables rigorously with the Finance Team, and manage urgent service demands effectively.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in Accounting.
• Bring a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting roles.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in advanced Excel and competency in MS Office; familiarity with SAP is advantageous.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to perform well under pressure.
• Be a detail-oriented team player dedicated to continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Recruitment for this position is managed internally by KPMG Talent Acquisition. Agencies will only be contacted if required. KPMG highly values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates with disabilities, chronic health conditions, neurodivergence, or additional mental health needs. Accessibility accommodations are available for disabled and neurodiverse applicants to ensure equitable recruitment participation.

Employee Benefits

• Access to the firm’s annual incentive program.
• Opportunities for local and international secondments.
• Hybrid working arrangements combining office, client site, and home-based working to accommodate individual circumstances.
• Ability to work remotely from overseas, facilitating extended time with family and friends outside New Zealand.
• Flexible leave policies, including options to purchase additional annual leave.
• Gender-neutral parental support, offering 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all new parents.
• Paid membership for professional associations of your choice.
• Access to digital accreditation programs through leading platforms and tailored learning pathways.
• Special discounts and offers on insurance, banking, and lifestyle services.
• Support and participation in Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity networks focusing on ethnicity, pride, accessibility, and more.
• Engagement in environmental initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
• Invitation to join social clubs supporting community, sporting, cultural, and family events.
• Paid volunteering leave and support for citizenship activities.
• Health and wellness resources including free immunizations, subsidized sports events, confidential counseling, additional wellbeing leave, and access to wellness portals.

Recruitment Process Note

KPMG may use AI tools during the recruitment process to assist with candidate application reviews. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. Candidates may inquire about data processing of applications by contacting the recruitment team.