Management Accountant

6 month fixed term contract | Mt Wellington | Flexible working arrangements

The Company
This company has a long proud history in New Zealand.  They boast a  market share in their industry and have operations throughout the country with an inclusive company culture that is the envy of its competitors in the market.  Due to a recent acquisition we are seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 6 month fixed-term role to coordinate and prepare financial accounting, management reporting, and analysis to support the  business.
  
What you will be doing
In this role, you'll assist with budgeting, forecasting, and project work, as well as delivering improvements in processes across the organization. You will play a crucial part in providing accurate and timely monthly financial and management information, working closely with key internal stakeholders across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor monthly job and revenue reports and branch reporting models for several regions. Assist with the preparation of monthly financial and management reports, balance sheet forecasting, and consolidation.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the preparation of the annual budget and review monthly and annual forecasts, providing analysis of variances against targets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, including regional managers, to support financial insights and reporting.
• Project Work: Contribute to systems, process improvements, analysis, and ad hoc projects as required.
• Process Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements in financial processes, and collaborate with senior finance leaders to deliver financial projects.

  
About You:

• Qualified Accountant with relevant experience in a similar role, at least 3 years.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and ideally some working knowledge of PowerBI
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for process improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders and gain exposure to various aspects of financial management within a dynamic environment. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for financial reporting and process improvement, we encourage you to apply!


We recognise that neurodiversity is critical to a healthy, successful workplace. Our role is to uncover and advocate strengths via a psychologically safe recruitment experience. So, if a typical recruitment process doesn’t bring out your best, let us know. We want you to shine, not shy away.  
  
Next steps 
 
Apply here with a CV in MS Word. You’ll need to hold NZ citizenship, residency, or have already secured a valid visa. Want to discuss your suitability further? Find me via our website. 
  
We understand some job seekers choose not to apply if a role isn’t a 100% match. We’d encourage you to apply anyway or send us your details. If this isn’t right something else might be. 

A bit about Rachel, who's recruiting this role
  
People that work with Rachel enjoy the extra time she invests in coaching and guiding them towards achieving their career goals.  If you are wondering where to next for your career, or you’re not sure if this role is quite right for you, please get in touch. I look forward to working with you. 

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