Management Accountant - Immediate Start (6-Month Fixed Term)
Help lead financial insight, drive performance, and shape growth at Oritain as a trusted Management Accountant and strategic business partner.
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Oritain is the global leader in product verification, with locations in Auckland, Dunedin, London, Singapore and Washington D.C. Our vision is to be the source of truth in global supply chains and our mission is to harness science, technology and services to create a community of origin verified buyers and suppliers, protecting our people and planet.
About the Role
An immediate start is highly desirable for a suitably qualified Management Accountant to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. Based in our beautiful central Dunedin offices, this role is instrumental in delivering the financial insights that drive performance and growth, while ensuring compliance across our complex international structure. You'll maintain accurate historical reporting to guide forecasting and long-term planning that supports the future of our business.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing financial information for various stakeholders including senior management, the board of directors, investors and tax authorities
- Analysing financial data to support business profitability and growth
- Preparation of annual consolidated financial statements
- Financial analysis and planning
- Providing accurate and relevant management reporting to support decision-making
- Month-end and year-end journal entries
- Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly group statutory and management accounts
- Contribution to annual budgeting and planning
- Capital expenditure management
- Financial statement preparation, including P&L accounts, cash flows, and variances
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations
- Mentoring and supporting other members of the Finance team
- Reviewing and improving accounting processes and practices for efficiency
- Assisting in the annual external audit process
Team Contribution & Collaboration
You’ll play a valued role within
the finance team, supporting others to build their capability and succeed together.
Collaboration is key, and you’ll work closely with colleagues across the
business to provide clear, proactive financial guidance that supports
decision-making at every level.
Skills & Experience
You’ll bring a professional accounting qualification (such as CAANZ, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or similar) and a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification commercial work experience which includes:
- Experience in end-of-month reporting for multiple entities
- Being comfortable navigating dynamic environments with agility and focus
- Confident to deliver high-quality financial outputs in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently, along with strong collaboration skills to deliver accurate and timely insights to all stakeholders
- A proactive and continuous improvement mind-set
- Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- The ability to adapt and take on various roles within the Finance team as needed
- A strong sense of pride in delivering high-quality work
- The ability to work on both complex assignments and routine tasks
- A good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
Company Benefits
- 35 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays) per annum pro-rata
- Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme
To Apply: This is a 6-month fixed term role with an immediate start being highly desirable to us. You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Applications will be considered and progressed as they are received. If you think this is the role for you, we encourage you to apply today! While we are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, we are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not currently live and have the right to legally work in New Zealand. Please note: any offer of employment would be conditional upon Oritain obtaining satisfactory reference and background checks undertaken by Oritain, information services, and third-party agencies of the Company's choice.
- Department
- CFO Office
- Locations
- Dunedin
- Employment type
- Contract
About Oritain
Oritain is a global leader in forensic origin verification. Using cutting edge science, advanced technology, and specialized services, we independently verify where products and raw materials come from – protecting brand integrity, supporting compliance, and strengthening supply chain trust and transparency. Our method is highly resistant to tampering, court-admissible, and trusted by suppliers and manufacturers, brands and retailers, consumers, and regulators.
Driven by purpose, we are committed to advancing the scientific techniques and systems needed to identify the origin of the world’s most critical commodities – enabling more ethical, resilient, and accountable supply chains.
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