Group Audit

The Company

We are entering a new era, with utilities worldwide transforming to meet business and sustainability targets. For over 35 years Gentrack has been partnering with the world's leading utilities, and more than 60 energy and water companies rely on us. Gentrack, with our partners Salesforce and AWS, are leading today's transformation with g2.0, an end-to-end product-to-profit solution. Using low code / no code, and composable technology, g2.0 allows utilities to launch new propositions in days, reduce cost-to-serve and lead in total experience.

Our Values and Culture 

Colleagues at Gentrack are one big team, working together to drive efficiency in two of the planet's most precious resources, energy, and water. We are passionate people who want to drive change through technology and believe in making a difference. Our values drive decisions and how we interact and communicate with customers, partners, shareholders, and each other. Our core values are:

• Respect for the planet
• Respect for our customers and
• Respect for each other

Gentrackers are a group of smart thinkers and dedicated doers.  We are a diverse team who love our work and the people we work with and who collaborate and inspire each other to deliver creative solutions that make our customers successful. We are a team that shares knowledge, asks questions, raises the bar, and are expert advisers. At Gentrack we care about doing honest business that is good for not just customers but families, communities, and ultimately the planet. Gentrackers continuously look for a better way and drive quality into everything they do.

This is a truly exciting time to join Gentrack with a clear growth strategy and a world class leadership team working to fulfil Gentrack's global aspirations by having the most talented people, an inspiring culture, and a technology first, people centric business.

The Opportunity

As the Group Audit & Reporting Manager of the NZX and ASX listed company, you will be reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, presenting in audit committees and expected to travel to New Zealand during interim and year-end audit periods, with timing subject to when support and oversight are most needed.

You will play a critical role in overseeing financial accounting and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting across the Gentrack Group. A key focus of the role is the end-to-end management of global statutory audits, KPI and assurance reporting, regulatory reporting compliance, and acting as the primary contact for technical accounting guidance and assurance.

You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners, requiring a high degree of autonomy, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Passion for mentoring and developing team members is essential, as you will be working alongside a team of professional financial accountants & transactional staff.

You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with IFRS and regional reporting requirements, while also contributing to broader leadership initiatives. This includes supporting strategic growth, leading change management efforts, and driving continuous improvement to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.

The Specifics 

 Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation of the Group's consolidated financials (under IFRS) working closely with the Group Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller.
• Draft Audit Committee Reports on key judgement areas in accounting issues.
• Lead the preparation of regional financial statements under IFRS (or relevant GAAP)
• Ensure compliance with applicable reporting frameworks, stock exchange regulations, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with local finance teams to ensure timely submission of accurate financial information.
• Assist with the KPI and other external financial reporting e.g. covenants reporting.

Statutory Reporting & Audit Management

• Own the end-to-end statutory audit process for the regional legal entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits in accordance with regulatory and listing requirements.
• Drive consistency in accounting and reporting practices across regions.

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the Group.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the business.
• Take the lead on more complex areas of the balance sheet such as leases (IFRS 16) and long-term incentives (LTI) accounting.
• Prepare and maintain accounting policy documents, technical memos, and audit committee reporting papers.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure process level internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, statutory, and audit committee requirements.

People & Process

• Provide leadership and coaching to team members while supporting broader finance functions and deliverables.
• Identify process improvement opportunities in audit readiness and reporting cycles.
• Drive automation and system enhancements for efficient reporting and compliance.

What we're looking for:

Professional experience

• Minimum of 15 years of accountancy and people management experience.
• Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) or top-tier audit firm experience with a strong focus on audits of listed or multinational companies.
• In addition to preparation of financial statements under IFRS/GAAP, you should have hands-on experience leading or managing complex group audits, including consolidation processes and audit of subsidiaries in multiple jurisdictions dealing with multi-division, multi-department, and multi-currency.
• Proven experience in regulatory reporting and public company governance, including preparation of annual and interim reports in compliance with stock exchange and corporate requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS e.g. revenue recognition, lease, ESOP, impairment, financial instruments, etc.
• Experience in drafting or reviewing technical position papers and providing internal guidance.
• Experience in reviewing and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) at process level.
• Managing (as and where required) and coaching qualified accountants, financial professionals.
• Strong cross-functional engagement, particularly with regional finance teams, auditors, tax, legal, and investor relations.
• Proven ability to work with board-level stakeholders and Audit Committees.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical and Detail-Oriented - Demonstrates a strong focus on accuracy and compliance, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and identify issues proactively.
• Professional Judgement and Integrity - Applies sound judgement in technical and regulatory matters, upholding high ethical standards and consistently striving for excellence.
• Collaborative Communicator - Builds strong relationships across teams and geographies, communicating clearly and respectfully while encouraging open, constructive dialogue.
• Driven and Results-Focused - Shows high energy, commitment, and urgency in achieving objectives—delivering quality outcomes under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Leadership and Continuous Improvement Mindset - Leads by example, supports team development, and embraces creative problem-solving to drive ongoing improvement in reporting and audit processes.

What we offer in return:

• Personal growth – in leadership, commercial acumen and technical excellence
• To be part of a global, winning high growth organization – with a career path to match
• A vibrant, culture full of people passionate about transformation and making a difference - with a one team, collaborative ethos
• A competitive reward package that truly awards our top talent
• A chance to make a true impact on society and the planet

Gentrack want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So, if you are passionate about learning new things and keen to join the mission, you will fit right in.