Senior Treasury Accountant (Based in New Zealand)

Senior Treasury Accountant (Based in New Zealand)

This is a senior accounting role in a NZX-listed business. The Senior Treasury Accountant will oversee treasury operations, provide financial analysis, and uphold hedge accounting standards while supporting transformation and advancement across the organisation.

Overview

Auckland, New Zealand-based role focused on back-office treasury activities, hedge accounting, and cross-functional collaboration to inform prudent business decisions. The role includes mentoring peers and serving as a trusted advisor on treasury matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly accounting for treasury transactions, including foreign exchange and debt activities, with procedural enhancements as needed.
• Supervise hedging strategies (foreign exchange, fuel, and interest rate hedges) with thorough documentation and hedge relationship testing.
• Prepare monthly outlooks, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, and deliver analyses of variances to support treasury objectives.
• Monitor adherence to Treasury Policy by preparing monthly compliance reports, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and authorising treasury payments in line with policy requirements.
• Provide authoritative advice on treasury matters, including hedging strategies and new funding instruments; support external audits and statutory reporting obligations.
• Lead treasury-related projects by advancing systems and processes, facilitating system upgrades (including Quantum and Reval), and automating manual procedures where feasible.
• Act as a business partner by offering analytical support to front office treasury, corporate finance, and group finance teams to enable informed decision making.
• Mentor and guide members of the treasury accounting team to promote professional development and best practices across the group.
• Engage constructively with stakeholders at all levels, including internal teams and external auditors, to ensure seamless information flow.
• Foster open communication by promptly responding to queries regarding treasury transactions or financial statement disclosures.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Finance with Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) membership from a recognised professional body.
• A minimum of six years' experience in financial/back-office treasury accounting roles, with at least three years specifically in treasury accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as part of a management team in complex organisations.
• Excellent technical proficiency in accounting processes with strong analytical capabilities.
• Proven experience positively influencing stakeholders through strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Notable leadership experience in mentoring or coaching within finance functions.
• Commitment to teamwork and openness, with a collaborative approach to sharing information and ideas.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with internal colleagues across departments and external partners such as auditors.

About the company

This organisation is committed to an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. It offers a platform for meaningful contribution in technically challenging contexts with supportive colleagues.

What's next

If this aligns with your aspirations, please apply. As this role is based in New Zealand, you would need to be willing to relocate.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates