Group Senior BAS Accountant

Job Summary:

As the BNB Group Senior Financial accountant, you will oversee all financial activities ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Your role is pivotal in maintaining the company's financial stability, planning, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of New Zealand’s financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Compliance:
  • Ensure accuracy and timely completion of multiple entities in the group
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and management/ board reports
  • Compile quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with New Zealand's financial regulations and accounting principles
  • Handle audit and compliance reporting
  • Manage taxation and statutory requirements
  • Oversee bank and covenant reporting
  • Conduct budgeting and forecasting, including performance analysis
     
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead, manage and develop the accounting team in NZ and Manila
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the teams
     
• Technical Accounting:
  • Manage and review technical accounting manuals for the group 
  • Recommend and implement updates to manuals and processes to align with business needs and market changes
  • Stay abreast of accounting regulations and advise management of the best practices and most efficient options 
     
• Efficiency and Improvement:
  • Identify and share efficiencies and improvement suggestions across all areas, including tax, cash, time, and balance sheet management

• Group Payroll Management:
  • Oversee and manage payroll processes for the group

• Cash management:
  • Process payments, manage cash flow, and report on liquidity to meet the group's working capital needs while maximising cash efficiency
     
• Additional Duties:
  • Perform any other duties relevant to the position as required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA)
• Proven experience in an audit or BAS account role
• Experience with Xero is desirable
• In-depth knowledge of New Zealand accounting standards and financial regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced MS Excel skills
• Must be eligible to work in NZ

Join our team and play a critical role in ensuring our financial integrity and stability while driving growth and efficiency across our operations.