Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant - Two roles available
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We’re on the hunt for a Financial Accountant who goes beyond crunching numbers — someone who truly understands data. Reporting to our Group Finance Manager, you’ll be a key player in ensuring accurate reporting, strong compliance, and insightful analysis that supports our purpose.
In this role, you’ll manage month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset capitalisation, and work-in-progress accounts, while also assisting with annual financial statements and tax returns. You’ll collaborate across finance teams, hospital administrators, and department heads to enhance financial transparency and identify opportunities for smarter, more efficient processes. This is your chance to make a real impact while building your expertise in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Proven financial expertise – at least 7 years in a financial accounting role within a medium-to-large, multi-entity environment.
- Technical excellence – strong experience in financial reporting, compliance, risk management, and navigating PBE and IFRS standards.
- Process and technology mindset – skilled in leveraging ERP systems like Technology One, MS Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, or JDE, and confident using balance sheet reconciliation tools to drive efficiency and process improvements.
- Analytical strength – advanced Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail to deliver accurate, insightful reporting.
- Sector knowledge – understanding of healthcare financial structures, operational finance, and budgeting principles is a strong advantage.
- Professional credentials – degree in accounting or equivalent, with CAANZ membership (or working towards it).
- End-to-end expertise – hands-on experience with month- and year-end processes, preparation of financial statements, fixed assets, and capex/project accounting.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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