About First Cape | Mo FirstCape
FirstCape is one of New Zealand’s largest and best resourced wealth advisory and asset management business, creating an enhanced and broadened product offering to help our clients achieve their goals at whatever stage of their investment life cycle. Here at FirstCape, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our success is dependent on the collective talent, expertise, and dedication of each and every one of our team members. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute to their fullest potential.
About the opportunity | Mo te whai waahi
We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage the monthly and annual financial accounting and statutory financial reporting for FirstCape and its subsidiaries. The role is responsible for owning financial accounting, consolidation and audit processes, and is a key decision maker with regard to technical accounting judgements, interpretation of IFRS and financial reporting within Finance.
Key Responsibilities | Ngā Kawenga Mahi
- Taking ownership for preparation of FirstCape Group financial statements and subsidiaries.
- Review of fund financial statements prepared by third parties.
- Monthly consolidation of the Group and related elimination journals.
- General oversight of intercompany balances and settlements.
- Ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ownership of IFRS 16 Lease accounting balances, intangible assets and equity balances.
- Preparations of monthly tax processes with oversight from the Head of Tax.
- Prepare regulatory returns such as Capital Adequacy reporting and NTA reporting for NZX and FMA.
- Preparation of technical accounting, management or Board papers as necessary.
- Key contact for external auditors on financial statements and the controls environment.
- Responding to ad hoc requests from the business as they relate to areas of responsibility.
- We are all responsible for understanding and adhering to the policies and procedures relevant to our roles that keep us safe. We must endeavour to go above and beyond. We must always put the needs of our clients first and treat our clients at all times fairly and with integrity.
What you will bring to the role | He aha ka kawea e koe ki te mahi
Attributes and Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform and prioritise tasks according to role.
- Self-driven & results oriented individual.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Consistently proactive in approach to identifying and reacting to issues when they arise.
- Excellent knowledge of NZ IFRS and GAAP.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, including consolidation accounting and cashflows
- Qualified CA (or equivalent), preferably with at least 5 years post qualified commercial and/or audit experience.
Why work at FirstCape? | He aha mahi i te FirstCape?
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include wellbeing support, volunteer days and a great company culture. We pride ourselves on offering our employees outstanding development and learning opportunities to support career growth, and the opportunity to work alongside the best talent in the market.
We are an inclusive employer and want our workforce to reflect a rich and diverse way of thinking and working. We know people are more than a single identity and the qualities that make each one of us unique need to be valued and embraced. So regardless of your gender, age, background or how you choose to identify, there's room for you to realise your potential here. And importantly, there's room to be yourself.
We’re also committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. Let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so we can work with you to make adjustments where possible to support your application. Alternatively, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role but think you would be a great candidate, please apply explaining why you want the role, how you think your skills or background are transferable, and how you plan to upskill where needed (we will support you with this, but want to know you have thought about this too).
To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.
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