Group Financial Accountant
Ready to grow your finance career in a role where your expertise directly supports commercial decision‑making, governance excellence, and the financial strength of one of New Zealand’s leading regional ports?
Napier Port is central New Zealand’s gateway to global markets and a vital contributor to a thriving regional economy. As an NZX‑listed company, we operate in a regulated, safety‑critical, and commercially complex environment, with strong expectations around governance, transparency, and risk management.
You’ll join a collaborative, purpose‑driven organisation with a clear focus:
Together, we build a thriving region by connecting our customers, people and community to the world.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, the Group Financial Accountant plays a key role in strengthening Napier Port’s financial performance through high‑quality reporting, analysis, compliance, and continuous improvement.
This wide‑ranging role gives you exposure across the full finance function, month‑end reporting, financial and statutory compliance, treasury support, tax, planning and analysis, and contributing to the development of financial systems and controls.
You’ll work closely with the finance leadership team, business managers and external auditors to deliver accurate, timely and insightful financial information that supports sound decision‑making in a complex, NZX‑listed environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Contributing to month‑end processes, including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, management reporting, analysis and providing essential business partnering.
- Assisting with the preparation of external financial reporting in accordance with NZ IFRS and NZX listing requirements
- Working with external auditors to ensure clean and timely audit sign-off
- Assisting in the preparation of tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and preparation of GST/FBT compliance.
- Supporting treasury management, including daily cashflow monitoring, debt facility maintenance, and maintenance of hedging relationships.
- Supporting fixed asset processes, capital project reporting, and continuous improvement of financial systems and controls.
- Contributing to financial planning and analysis, including lease management, forecasting, scenario modelling and project support.
- Coaching and developing others within the finance team and providing cover for the Financial Reporting Manager as needed.
- Actively contributing to a zero‑harm workplace and promoting Napier Port’s strong safety culture.
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years’ accounting experience in a CA environment or equivalent corporate role.
- CA membership of CAANZ (or international equivalent).
- Strong understanding of finance operations, systems, methodologies and reporting tools.
- Intermediate Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical capability, and a proactive problem‑solving approach.
- Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
Why Napier Port?
- A varied role with opportunities to broaden your financial, technical and commercial skillsets.
- Exposure to an NZX‑listed environment with genuine opportunities for progression.
- A values‑driven organisation committed to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- The chance to play a meaningful part in an organisation that supports the prosperity of our region and community.
Applications close: Tuesday 14 April 2026
Eligibility: You must have the right to work in New Zealand.
To apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter via SEEK, LinkedIn, or the Napier Port website.
Napier Port values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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