Financial Accountant (12 month fixed-term)

Wētā FX is a leader in creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in pursuit of their artistic vision.

Throughout our journey, our ground-breaking work has earned us six Academy Awards® for visual effects, twelve Academy Sci-Tech Awards, and six BAFTA Awards for visual effects, in addition to 34 Visual Effects Society Awards given by our peers. We are known for our performance-driven animated characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, and Caesar, as well as for creating iconic worlds like Middle-earth, Pandora, and many others.

We're looking for a financial accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing both parental leave cover and some extra support as we close out a significant ERP transformation project.

What you will do:

  • Maintain effective internal controls, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
  • Manage intercompany billing, accounts and intercompany transactions.
  • Support and facilitate high-quality financial reporting and analysis within Finance and for the wider business, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with the development of new reporting and analytics tools.
  • Lead or support key financial accounting processes, including managing assets, IFRS 16 lease schedules and revenue recognition calculations.
  • Manage Weta’s expense claim system.
  • Participate in the final design and testing of, and then embed, new financial processes within Wētā's new ERP system.

What you will bring:

  • Strong technical IFRS knowledge, including fixed assets, leases and ideally revenue recognition
  • Experience in process improvement and developing reports/systems/processes
  • Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) qualification.
  • Experience with cloud-based ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365 F&O, and advanced proficiency in Business Intelligence tools like Power BI.
  • Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting purposes.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly and effectively.
  • A highly analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail.

Why join us?

At Wētā FX, you’ll be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of creativity and technology. Your work will have a tangible impact on our success and the future of the industry. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to tackle new challenges, we’d love to hear from you!

We are committed to providing a discrimination-free experience from the moment you apply. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know at recruitment@wetafx.co.nz.

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

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