_{23rd March, 2026}

Position: Management Accountant – Shared Services
Location: Christchurch
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000
Hours: Full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)

Our client is a well-established nationwide logistics organisation with a strong reputation for delivering reliable, customer-focused transport and warehousing solutions. Known for its “can-do, will do” culture, the business values initiative, collaboration, and accountability, offering genuine growth opportunities for its people.

They are seeking a skilled and commercially focused Management Accountant to join their Shared Services Finance team, supporting the wider business through accurate reporting, financial control, and strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities:
As the Management Accountant – Shared Services, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing financial functions critical to business performance.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing group payables, finance activities, and financial reporting across the organisation
• Supporting strategic financial planning, analysis, and decision-making
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes for the Shared Services division
• Preparing accurate and timely financial and divisional reports
• Managing and monitoring company assets, including valuations and utilisation
• Overseeing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing treasury functions, including cash flow, banking relationships, and intercompany transfers
• Collaborating with divisional management accountants across freight and warehousing
• Providing oversight and support to accounts payable and payroll functions
• Performing internal audit testing and ensuring financial controls are adhered to
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and financial policies
• Identifying and implementing process improvements within finance systems and workflows

  
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary level qualification at/above NZQF level 7 in Finance, Accounting, or related field, OR at least 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Professional accounting qualification (such as CA, CPA, ATEC) preferred
• Experience in finance management, preferably in logistics or warehousing environment
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, such as NetSuite and Business Intelligence reporting
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• High computer literacy (Excel and Word) with excellent data entry and word processing skills
• Familiarity with accounts payable, payroll, forecasting, and financial reporting.

  
To Apply:
RecruitNZ, part of People Inc, specialises in recruitment for small to medium local New Zealand businesses and has been one of New Zealand’s trusted recruitment agencies since 2008.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience and why you would like to join this nationwide logistics organisation.

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