📍 Auckland | ⏰ Start: March 2026

Make your numbers count — where finance meets operations.

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Accountant to join our high-performing Finance team on a 6-month parental leave contract. This is a hands-on, influential role where you’ll deliver accurate financial reporting, ensure compliance, support revenue assurance, and partner closely with both Finance and Operations. You’ll also lead a small team and help drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare.  We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business.  We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI driven robotics. 
 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analyse P&Ls and prepare monthly reporting packs, divisional reports, container P&Ls, labour % reports and cost trackers
• Own month-end processes including journals, accruals, allocations, reconciliations, budgeting support and cashflow assistance
• Support year-end accounts, GST, FBT, compliance reporting and Statistics NZ submissions
• Review weekly revenue, investigate variances, validate quantities, identify billing or coding issues and complete revenue accruals
• Maintain FAF updates and develop enhanced revenue reporting to improve accuracy
• Prepare and review subcontractor reporting, support Payables, manage rate changes, maintain GRI trackers and assess EBITDA impacts
• Lead and mentor the Senior Payables Specialist
• Partner with Finance and Operations to provide clear, actionable financial insights
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting
• Promote Health & Safety by following policies, identifying hazards and supporting corrective actions

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Chartered Accountant qualification (CAANZ or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a commercial environment
• Strong understanding of NZ IFRS and the NZ tax regime
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with strong numeracy skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Previous leadership or mentoring experience
• Background in financial or management accounting

Why Join Cardinal?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive finance and operations team
• Make a real impact on financial performance and operational outcomes
• Work within a respected, nationwide logistics organisation
• Competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development