Financial Accountant

This role is responsible for performing the financial accounting function of the MTF group to meet all statutory requirements and to provide sound financial information to key stakeholders. This role also contributes to the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting to the Group Financial Controller, CFO, and will support any other cost centre owners or Senior Leadership Team members who have budgetary responsibilities, to provide effective financial advice and support.

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Just some of the things you’re responsible for:

Prepare financial statements, budgets, tax workings, and regulatory returns for MTF and its controlled entities.
Support leadership with timely budget variance reporting and ad hoc financial analysis.
Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and assess impacts of regulatory changes.
Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants, supporting audits and statutory tax obligations.
Maintain and review internal controls, contributing to risk management and assurance activities.
Perform key compliance tasks, including GST B2B reviews and maintenance of core finance systems.
Build strong working relationships across the business and act as a key contact for external financial partners.

You’ll need to have:

Degree qualified (BCom in Accounting, Finance, or Business) and a Chartered Accountant with 4+ years’ experience in a financial role.
Technically strong with proven application of accounting principles in a commercial, cloud-first environment.
Digitally savvy with advanced Excel skills and confidence using financial systems (TechOne experience a plus).
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly communicate financial concepts and insights.
Calm, organised, and effective under pressure, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable challenging the status quo to drive better outcomes.

What you’ll receive in return:

We’re a New Zealand business on a mission to be New Zealand’s favourite finance company, and we’re proudly based in Dunedin.
A dynamic and collaborative culture with a central and modern office space and a team who enjoy working together and are proud to be MTFers.
A supportive and vibrant culture where our people work together to deliver on our commitments.
Plenty of development opportunities, coaching and support.
Competitive remuneration package which includes fully funded medical insurance, performance incentives, and flexible leave options and benefits.
The opportunity to progress your career in Dunedin. Enjoy all that the beautiful South has on offer with the benefits of working for a truly iconic nationwide business.

About us:

At MTF, our mission is to help New Zealanders get ahead by making lending about people again. We’re New Zealand’s money experts with locals helping locals all over the motu, powered by a world-class
funding system.

100% New Zealand owned and operated since 1970, MTF provides personal and business loans to Kiwis old and new through our nationwide network of over 200 franchised offices, vehicle dealers, and business partners. We’ve grown to be one of New Zealand’s iconic household-name brands, with business assets of more than $1B.

There is a strong sense of pride in the work we do. We have a fervent love for our Dunedin heritage, but we’re a national business and a team that reaches communities and customers right across New Zealand.

When you join MTF, you join a dynamic, innovative, and highly trusted team. Whether you join our National Office, or one of our franchises, you’re joining a team that shares a deep passion for the communities we serve and doing the best for our customers, while also having an unwavering commitment to help our own people learn, grow, and thrive.

Did you know?

Studies show women and people from diverse backgrounds may not apply for jobs if they don't tick every box on the job advertisement.

If you're keen on any role at MTF but feel like you're not a 100% match, don’t worry! We still want to see your unique spark, so go ahead and apply. We appreciate varied perspectives and believe every individual brings something special to our team. In a nutshell - we want you to work here because you’re you!

Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive and just like most things in life, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t fit most. We think that approach is 'meh' anyway. If you need any special arrangements or a little extra support during your journey with us, that’s okay – just let us know either in your application or when you’re chatting with one of our lovely People and Capability team members.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Candidates must possess a New Zealand Driver Licence and the legal right to full-time work in New Zealand. Any offer of employment is subject to clear reference checks, credit reporting and police record checks. Be advised that only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.