Financial Accountant

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Wellington, NZL
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
The Financial Accountant will ensure accurate financial reporting, lead month-end processes, improve internal controls, and support financial analysis and audits.
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Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to play a critical role in the effective Financial Management of the FNZ Markets, operating across multiple regions. Combining your technical accounting expertise with strong communication skills and a proactive, agile mindset you will thrive in fast paced dynamic setting.

 

The Financial Accountant will be required to lead on Financial Management for FNZ Markets and will take ownership of accounting deliverables for the group, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for management and key stakeholders.  You will lead on key month-end processes, financial reporting & analysis, driving process improvements and communicating with auditors. You will also get involved and have oversight of accounts payable and receivable processes while supporting strategic decision-making across global operations

The responsibilities will include:  

  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the general ledger for FNZ Markets entities, implementing robust financial controls

  • Monitor, evaluate, and improve internal financial controls, ensuring all processes align with best practices and company policies

  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in line with company policies

  • Lead the month-end close processes ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with the Group’s global reporting timetable

  • Support both internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary documentation

  • Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes to provide insights into financial projections and strategic planning

  • Assist in the preparation of Management/Board Reports

  • Provide oversight and guidance to the Finance Assistant, ensuring efficient execution of key accounting functions

  • Actively engage in process improvement initiatives, identifying areas where automation, streamlining, or restructuring could drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations

  • Support the preparation and submission of tax filings for FNZ Markets

  • Participate in ad-hoc finance projects as they arise, contributing insights and support to initiatives that enhance financial processes, reporting, or business operations

What are we ideally looking for in a successful candidate:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Financial Accounting role or similar.

  • CA qualified (or equivalent professional certification).

  • Experience in either: Auditing or Business Advisory roles within a CA firm, or Financial Accounting roles within a large corporate.

  • Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise, with IFRS experience being a significant advantage.

  • Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to handle complex financial models and data analysis.

  • Experience with Microsoft Navision (or similar ERP systems) is highly desirable.

  • Strategic mindset, with the ability to navigate and resolve complex challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Background in Fintech or Financial Services would be advantageous.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What is in it for you?

  • Be part of a highly successful, rapidly growing global business that is leading the delivery of financial services and partners with some of the world’s largest companies.

  • Remuneration and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniority.

  • We provide significant financial rewards for high performing individuals.

  • Work within a supportive team environment offering autonomy, pace, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic operational environment

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with over US$2 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

If this role appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and CV by 24th April 2026.

*Please note we shortlist as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw advertising at any time.

For more information, please reach out to us on [email protected]

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. 

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. 

We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.4 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).
Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.

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The Company
HQ: London
4,252 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA). Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future

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