Finance Manager

Job Overview

Join a reputable property firm in Auckland CBD as a Finance Manager, taking full responsibility for financial reporting, audit coordination, and ensuring compliance with banking covenants within a substantial commercial property portfolio.

Key Duties

• Lead IFRS financial reporting, audit processes, and covenant adherence across diverse property holdings.
• Collaborate with senior management to promote automation, streamline workflows, and implement AI-driven finance solutions.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial statements adhering to NZ IFRS standards.
• Coordinate group financial consolidations and ensure multi-entity compliance.
• Oversee external audits and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage banking covenant reporting and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct budgeting, forecasting, and analyze variances.
• Handle lease accounting, tenant recoveries, and reconciliations.
• Maintain integrity of financial systems including Xero and Re-Leased.
• Track capital expenditure and manage accounting for property projects.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
• Over five years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in commercial property, real estate, or property fund accounting.
• Strong expertise in New Zealand IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Skilled in multi-entity consolidations.
• Proficient in managing external audits and covenant compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Xero and Re-Leased software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information

• Work from attractive waterfront offices in Auckland CBD.
• CA qualification support provided.
• Opportunity to influence key financial processes with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.