Management Accountant

About us:  

Our Vision is to be the world's leading verifier of authenticity through Science and Data Science. 

Be part of a New Zealand success story – Oritain was founded, and is still headquartered, in Dunedin.  Now Oritain is global, with additional hubs in Auckland, London, Washington DC and Zug. 

Our unique solution provides data insights and scientific traceability that helps some of the biggest brands in the world understand more about where their products originate from, helping to build trust and integrity within their supply chains whilst reducing the impact on the environment and society by tackling issues such as deforestation and modern slavery in supply chains.   

We are an innovative data company with big global ambition, and we need people who share our passion to be commercially successful and create powerful positive impact. 

About the role:  

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance Team based at our Central Dunedin office. We believe the role would be best suited to a candidate with management as well as financial accounting experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career with a meaningful role!  We plan to move quickly on this role. If you are looking for your next challenge and Oritain sounds like the place for you - please apply today! Applications close on Wednesday 19th June, 2024.

The focus of this role is on the preparation of financial information for a range of stakeholders; the Senior Management Team, the Board of Directors, Investors, Banks, Tax authorities in multiple jurisdictions etc.  The duties can include the following:

• Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth
• Assist in preparation of Annual Consolidated Financial Statements
• Undertake financial analysis and planning
• Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making
• Produce month-end and year-end journals
• Prepare monthly group statutory and management accounts
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process
• Manage capital expenditure
• Produce financial statements including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Provide mentorship to the wider Finance Team
• Review accounting processes and practices and improve where necessary to ensure efficient financial operations
• Assist in the annual external audit process
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations

You would be working within a global team, spread between London and Dunedin. You will report to the Finance Manager who is based in Dunedin and provide direct support to the London-based CFO as required.

About you:  

• Minimum 1 years’ experience post qualification (CAANZ, CIMA, ACCA, ACA or similar)
• Experience in End of Month reporting for multiple entities
• Are energetic and motivated; willing to assist cross-functional teams as required to "get the job done"
• Come prepared and willing to work across the various roles in the Finance Team when required
• Communicate effectively, able to cut through and present financial data with succinct written commentary and analysis to non-financial managers
• Possess great time management skills
• Show discipline and can follow set procedures whilst also taking initiative
• Take pride in the quality of your work, with demonstrated detail focus
• Can work on the big tasks as well as the monotonous
• An effective team player and able to create a great working relationship with other staff in both the Finance team and throughout the wider business
• Strong Microsoft Office user skills

• 35 days holiday including STAT holidays
• Fun team culture with an active social club
• 2 days paid leave for volunteering
• Employee Assistant Programme
• An opportunity to enhance your career with an organisation that has a strong sense of purpose. In this role you will help companies to protect the integrity of their product and to mitigate the risk in global supply chains
• You will also be exposed to a wide variety of people and areas within the business and be given the opportunity to learn from a highly skilled and passionate team. We have flexible working options and a competitive remuneration package

Applications close promptly on Wednesday 19th June, 2024. We will be reviewing applications & progressing through these as they arrive. We'd love to hear from you!

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply.

Diversity

Oritain is committed to its mission to build a world-class business that evolves for decades to come and helps create tangible change in the world. As global citizens, we are therefore committed to continuing to grow a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and our ‘one team’ approach is a trusted commitment which run through everything we do.

Please note: Studies have shown that under-represented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. As part of our dedication to diversity, we at Oritain encourage applicants that are excited about the role and company to apply anyways even if their past experience doesn’t always align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.