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Chief Financial Officer
Dunedin
- Job TypePermanent
- PaySalary required commensurate with position
- Reference9131137
Professional qualifications/key skills
• CA (ANZ) member since 2010
• BCom in Accounting completed 2007
• Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports to various stakeholders
• Knowledge of tax governance, transfer pricing, hedge accounting, and deferred tax calculation
• Skills in overseeing and improving finance systems, processes, and software
Comments
My candidate is a chartered accountant with a postgraduate diploma and a double degree in accounting and economics from the University of Otago. They are the group financial controller at a leading meat processing company since 2022, and they manage various finance functions and projects. They have experience in presenting financial reports to different stakeholders, and they are proficient in tax governance, transfer pricing, hedge accounting, and deferred tax calculation. They have also participated in several major projects, such as ERP replacement, data governance, livestock and supplier management, and acquisition opportunities. They implemented lease accounting software and completed high end leadership courses. They are a leader who fosters team culture and professional development.
My candidate is aiming for a CFO role and has the skills to deliver at this level
Professional Qualifications
Member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
Since 2010
Education
University of Otago
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce
BCom in Accounting
Bachelor in Economics
Completed 2007
Employment History
Manufacturing Company
2019 to present
Group Financial Controller
2022 to present
Responsibilities
• Oversee of AP/AR function, Tax Function, Systems Accountant, Project Accountant and Finance Function
• Part of the Leadership Team presenting Financial Performance report monthly
• Preparation of various Board papers on behalf of CFO for inclusion in Board Pack including Monthly CFO Report, next month’s outlook and current month financial performance summary
• Deputise for CFO when required including presenting to Directors at Board Meetings
• Present monthly Financials to Chinese shareholder in monthly finance meeting
• Part of various major project control groups including, ERP replacement, Data Governance
• Oversee preparation of project Financials for presentation to and advising Portfolio Advisory Group in charge of investment programme decisions
• Assist with due diligence on acquisition opportunities
• Ensure adherence to tax governance policy and continued monitoring of tax exposure including transfer pricing documentation
• Review of forecasts, budgets and financial planning and advising Executive of alignment with strategic direction
• Review and write policies under the CFO’s delegation
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Finance function
Finance Manager
2019 to 2022
Responsibilities
• Lead a team of 7 financial and management accountants across various functions and projects
• Manage the consolidation and reporting of group financials to internal and external stakeholders, including Chinese shareholder
• Ensure compliance with audit, bank, insurance, tax and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with financial planning and operations to prepare budget, forecast and CAPEX analysis
• Perform hedge accounting, deferred tax calculation and impairment testing
• Drive process improvement and system optimization initiatives
Achievements
• Implementation of the lease accounting software to comply with NZIFRS 16 Leases
• Implementation of regular team meetings, individual staff catch ups with direct reports and professional development goals and reviews leading to better team culture and job satisfaction within the team
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