Corporate Accountant

Job Description

We're looking for a Corporate Accountant to join our team, this is a pivotal role that supports financial reporting and tax compliance across the business, ensuring accuracy, accountability and excellence at every step.

You'll work closely with the Group Finance & Tax Manager to work in partnership with stakeholders across the business from the CFO and Executive Leadership Team through to auditors, advisors and our shareholders.

Key responsibilities of this role include

Preparing IFRS-compliant Group Financial Statements (interim and full year).

Managing month-end close and group consolidation activities.

Completing Bright Dairy monthly and annual reporting packs.

Supporting taxation workstreams including GST, income tax and R&D tax credits.

Assisting with treasury, insurance and sustainability reporting.

Contributing to investor materials and ad-hoc finance projects.

You'll be someone who digs deeper, who wants to understand the story behind the numbers, connect insights to impact, and help drive smarter, stronger business decisions.

Skills And Experience

You're a technically strong, commercially savvy finance professional with around 3–5 years' experience in a Chartered Accounting firm or large corporate environment.

You're confident navigating complex group structures and have a natural curiosity for how businesses operate.

3–5 years' experience in a Chartered Accounting firm or large corporate environment

Strong working knowledge of IFRS / NZ GAAP

Experience preparing and / or auditing consolidated financial statements

Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — you know how to translate numbers into stories people understand

About Us – The Synlait Spirit

Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that's Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World.

Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together.

You'll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.

Be The Difference

Means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value.

Whether it's in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we're driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.

We Move as One

By working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what's right.

We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.

Right on the Mark

We feed the world's most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark.

That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most.

We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.

At Synlait you'll be challenged and supported to grow.

We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we're an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.

What we offer

Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts

Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy

B Corp TM certified

Social Club membership opportunities

What's next?

Apply now!

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait.

We wish you the best of luck in your application.

We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

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