Foodstuffs South Island is hiring a Financial Accountant

Foodstuffs South Island is looking for a Financial Accountant to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting across our co-operative. You’ll play an important role in preparing monthly and annual financial statements while helping maintain strong financial controls and accurate records.

What You'll Do

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, including analysing and explaining variances.
• Support the preparation of the annual financial report, including consolidation of FSSI entities and preparation of notes to the accounts.
• Prepare and file the Group’s monthly GST returns.
• Maintain accurate accrual accounting across consolidated accounts to minimise timing differences and budget variances.
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.

What We're Looking For

• CA, CPA or other accredited accounting body certification.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or equivalent.
• Experience managing GST and tax reporting within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and investigate financial issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain financial information.
• Confidence working with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.

Nice to Have

• Experience using SAP and OneStream.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• SAP
• OneStream

Team & Environment

You’ll be part of a wider finance team, working closely with the Financial Reporting and Consolidation Lead and reporting directly to them.

Benefits & Compensation

• Flexible working approach based on trusting and empowering our people.
• Additional paid parental leave.
• Free period products.
• Financial health checks.
• Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period.
• Discounts at local gyms.
• Access to online wellbeing tools.
• Prayer and privacy room onsite.
• Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Access to extensive online training library.
• Supportive team environment and positive, friendly culture.
• Furry Friend Fridays.
• Monthly social events.
• Free carparking.
• In-house café.

Work Mode

This role is based onsite at our Papanui office.

We’re committed to equitable outcomes and are a Pride Pledge organisation. We celebrate our diversity as strength and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. Together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau.