We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Company Accountant to join our dynamic team. As the Company Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in providing effective financial management and work within a team of three people.

Experience the ultimate work-life balance with flexibility that allows you to seamlessly transition between the comfort of your home office and our workspaces located in Albany, Wellington & Christchurch CBD.

Your contributions will be invaluable in driving efficient decision-making processes across the business and ensuring our overall success. If you are passionate about financial integrity and have a strong desire to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Critical responsibilities will include:

Strategic Support:

• As a key member of the Finance Team, you will contribute to the long-term success of DEFEND by executing our strategies and fostering a positive team environment.
• You will actively participate in governance and planning activities, collaborate with the wider team, and identify opportunities for continuous business improvement.

Financial Accounting & Management:

• You will ensure end-to-end effective governance and management of the organisation's financial interests. This includes assisting with financial planning and forecasting, month-end reporting, treasury and tax management.
• You will take ownership of revenue integrity, cost management, general accounting, payroll management, and run the month-end process including P&L reporting, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Cashflow and variance analysis.
• You will implement continuous improvement of internal financial controls and suggestions for policy improvements, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

Financial Collaboration:

• Your role will involve assisting the Financial Controller with sustainable forecasts and working to align the day-to-day operations with the strategic vision of the organisation.
• You will engage with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment of our financial information with forecasted product and projects outcomes.

SIGNS OF SUCCESS:

You’ll need a rich combination of experience, proven skills, and personal attributes to be successful in this role. See below to find out if you’re the person we’re looking for.

Skills We Can’t Do Without

• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, with expertise in financial accounting and management, including a proven track record in month-end accounting and business partnering.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding of commercial management and contracts.
• Proficiency in working with a variety of systems, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Excellent personal organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of payroll.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation, seeking out creative solutions to challenges and striving for excellence.

About DEFEND:

We're a business-centric cybersecurity organisation founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to - BUILD A CYBER RESILIENT WORLD. Over the last five years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers in New Zealand and across 66 countries and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's 2022 New Zealand Partner of the year!

Each customer we work with is different. Our dedicated approach is to help organisations progress on their cyber resilience journey by delivering outstanding industry services with the highest level of professionalism and care.

We hold ourselves accountable by our core values. Our People First culture sets us apart, and we believe working with DEFEND will be a time in your life you will look back on and truly believe you made a real difference.

What’s great about working for DEFEND?

By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security, developing yourself in technology and digital delivery across multiple sectors.

Work life balance:

• With a national focus throughout New Zealand, our team is made up of skilled individuals at different stages in their careers, therefore we can offer flexibility in base location, as well as embracing remote working
• Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your lifestyle

Career / Professional Development:

We will build on your learning to solve our customers most complex business challenges in the digital age, whilst developing commercial and business skills, along with:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Mentors: You’ll be joining a team of truly passionate and highly skilled individuals who are at the top of their game and who enjoy imparting their knowledge and experience to others
• Opportunity: Progress into other exciting roles across DEFEND