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Assistant management Accountant

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Wellington, New Zealand, New Zealand
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 3, 2023

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Category
Accounting
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
About the Opportunity:

This role is based in Lower Hutt. It offers a wide variety of responsibilities to ensure that the finance functions are carried out at a consistently high standard so that we are exceeding the needs of our internal and external customers. Focussed on supporting the local management accountant and administration staff, your general duties include:
  • Using Downer's Business Systems to provide daily, weekly, and monthly contract financial reporting and analysis with the assistance of the Management Accountant and Administration staff
  • Reviewing transactions for accuracy, assisting in rate calculations and bid submission, inventory, plant and equipment, capex, involvement in reporting internally for operational leaders, but also externally for key stakeholders Powerco, Wellington Electricity.


About you:

This is an entry level role that requires a positive, can-do attitude and ability to learn new tasks will see you thrive. Your highly organised approach, and excellent attention to detail will ensure you are successful in this role. You must have an inquiring mind, be an expert in excel, but also JDE would be beneficial

Some skills and experience that may be beneficial to you (but not essential) are:
  • Proven financial management (essential) skills and working toward an applicable qualification preferred
  • People-focused with great communication, relationship building and leadership skills
  • Claim preparation experience with strong numerical and analysis skills
  • Experience with accurate data entry and administration support with high levels of attention to detail
  • The ability to show initiative and be innovative in your work approach is essential as is common sense and a sense of humour


What's in it for you?

A role with us can enable you to develop and enhance your skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment. We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation.

Perks & Benefits

Match your loyalty, excitement and passion for high quality service with ours and we will reward you with a competitive remuneration, extensive training and development to help you to enhance your skills, advance your career along with great employee benefits too!
  • Leadership Pathway Development Programs
  • Dedicated Learning and Development team
  • We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements
  • A heavily subsidised membership to our Community Trust Partner that enables you and your family access to healthcare benefits, discounted access to over 150 holiday homes in great locations across New Zealand.
  • Special rates and discounts through our partners across Healthcare, Gyms, Banking and Insurance
  • Working for an organisation that not only works on building better stronger communities but within those communities; where we offer training and meaningful work, through our Corporate Social Outcomes team


This is a great time to join the Downer team!
  • If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 595138 to apply.
  • Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
  • Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.
  • Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manage all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised, unless previously arranged. We would strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles, to apply directly online through the portal provided otherwise your application will not be considered.

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