Project Accountant
- Recruiter
- Hays New Zealand
- Location
- Wellington
- Salary
- NZ$100000.00 - NZ$120000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 13 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 20 Jan 2021
- Ref
- 2459486
- Contact
- Madison Allen
- Job role
- Management accountant
- Sector
- Public sector
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Your new company
This well established and highly reputable government organisation based in Central Wellington are seeking a like minded and hard working individual to join their finance team in the coming months.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will ultimately be responsible for providing financial analysis and advice across the investment portfolios in order to support the leadership team in their decision making.
Your key accountabilities will include:
- Working collaboratively with the leadership teams in order to understand the shared strategic direction
- Conducting financial analysis and providing the leadership team with timely and consistent information
- Developing an in-depth understanding of the business' investments and finances
- Developing costing models for new and existing projects
- Delivering commentary and insight for monthly/annual reporting
- Contributing toward the development of business processes and internal controls in order to drive continuous improvement in investment management
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in this role you be a strategic thinker not only able to provide fresh ideas but also feel comfortable in challenging the 'norm'. You will be a natural leader with clear communication skills conveyed with both energy and confidence consistently empowering the team.
It would be beneficial to your application if you hold a relevant qualification (i.e. CAANZ, CIMA, CPA, etc) but those who hold the relevant experience will also be considered. You will have recent experience in project work and will also have a strong understanding of public sector financial management frameworks, processes and systems.
What you'll get in return
You will be working for a highly reputable business in an easily accessible location in Wellington CBD. This forward thinking business put their staff at the heart of everything they do and full details on company benefits will be discussed upon successful application.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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