Accounting Manager (fixed-term)

Your Title: Accounting Manager (fixed-term)

Job Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Division: Finance, APAC Region

Job Type: 12-month fixed-term

Are you a skilled accounting professional with a passion for people management and process improvement? Do you have experience in month-end reporting, financial reporting, technical accounting, as well as internal controls and process improvement? This exciting opportunity has become available to cover long-term leave, so if you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and gain experience in a large US-listed international organisation, we want to hear from you! 

What You Will Do

As our Accounting Manager on a fixed-term basis, you will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, efficiency, and delivery of financial processes and reporting for our NZ & Australian entities. You will manage, review, and approve transaction processing for our ANZ companies, monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, the preparation of financial statements, and NZ Audit. 

With a keen eye for detail, you will be a skilled people manager, and not afraid of rolling up your sleeves when needed. You will be keen to provide guidance and training to team members and support them in identifying and implementing process changes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, global organisation. 

• Skilled people manager managing a team of 4 professionals
• Highly efficient in managing tasks and people to meet tight deadlines effectively
• Experience in managing audits and completing financial statements
• Strong process and internal controls experience, including implementation of system and process improvements
• Team player with a keen desire to help others and contribute to the team and Trimble’s overall success
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for collaboration and reporting.

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of people management
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Advantageous:

• Experience with Oracle ERP system
• Experience with short month-end schedules.
• Experience with Oracle ERP system
• Experience with short month-end schedules.

About Your Location

Our office in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway), is the engineering center in our region and home to over 400 staff, offering bike and car parking, an onsite fully featured gym, changing rooms & showers, table tennis, an active social club, and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions. Being located in the office provides opportunities to learn from and collaborate with many like-minded individuals from across the company. 

At Trimble, you'll find the inspiration and opportunity to be yourself and thrive. The global community of Team Trimble, including around 450 people in New Zealand, is passionate about bringing new ideas and innovations to life and building a better, more sustainable future.

Please note: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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