Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Hornby, Christchurch

Oji Fibre Solutions is one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers and suppliers of packaging solutions to a wide range of industries throughout the country.  Our customers include blue chip manufacturers and marketers of packaging products to the food, primary produce, industrial and grocery sectors.

Based at our Corrugated Case business in Hornby, Christchurch, we provide innovative and high-quality cardboard packaging to the dairy, horticulture, industrial and food sectors.  This role is critical to our business and requires extensive knowledge of the manufacturing environment.  We are looking for a positive, ‘go-to’ person who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is the perfect opportunity to build your reputation within the organisation and advance your career.  Are you up for the challenge?  

With a mix of Management and Financial Accounting, you will never be bored.  It goes without saying you are a whiz when it comes to:

• Product cost accounting, margin and variance analysis  
• Management reporting, forecasting and business analysis
• Manage end-to-end month-end processes, including journals and reconciliation
• Preparation of annual budgets
• Monitor internal controls and meet all internal and external audit requirements
• Review, maintain and develop systems and control procedures
• Provide back-up to the Commercial Manager, mentor and support other team members
• Support continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures

What we need:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Management Accounting, with good grounding in Financial Accounting (Experience working within the manufacturing sector advantageous)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (CA/CPA qualification desirable but not essential)
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferable)
• Self-managing with excellent time management skills
• Resilient and driven to succeed
• Proactive, with sound problem solving skills
• High levels of attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A desire to interact and partner with the wider business
• A continuous improvement mindset

 What we offer:

• Positive, supportive and professional work environment where career opportunities are real
• Competitive salary
• Staff benefits and on-site car parking
• Flexibility

Please apply online with your CV and Cover Letter detailing your suitability to be considered for this key role and note that in accordance with company policy, the successful candidate for this new permanent role will be required to undergo pre-employment medical, drug, police and credit checking at our expense.

We don’t work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.

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