Accountant

Auckland City, AucklandFull-time, PermanentJob ID 568474Job Type Full Time - PermanentLocation AucklandCategories Engineering (All disciplines), Finance & Administration, Construction, Civil EngineeringAdvertised26 Feb 2020 New Zealand Daylight TimeApplications closeAccountant - Infrastructure Projects North (Auckland)Reporting to the General Manager – Finance you will provide accounting services and support for monthly and full year reporting. You will be experienced with accounting for multi-currency projects and working with offshore organisations to ensure all necessary compliance requirements are met.This role will work with the team to deliver true and accurate financial reporting that fairly represents the projects financial status. You will be responsible for building strong business relationships, developing an accurate reporting system and maintaining records that are accurate and concise.About youIt is envisaged you will have several years’ experience in a collaborative finance team within the construction industry. A background of chartered accountancy with some forex exposure would also be beneficial. You will have a clear understanding of positive leadership behaviours and strong and successful collaborative relationships with peers in a corporate environment.Other attributes include being CA Qualified (preferred) with Jobpac/CWB/JDE (or other ERP) experience. You will also be an Intermediate/Expert user in Microsoft Office suite. In addition you will have a positive/proactive work ethic with a focus on outcomes, be a team player, have a sense of humour and solid communication skills.In this role you will actively participate in the finance team with a focus on best practice, contributing to the implementation of the national business and strategy with management and ensure stakeholders’ relationships are enhanced and effective. You will also focus on continuous improvement by understanding and implementing modern business practices, innovation and technologies and ensure sound commercial, financial, contractual and business practices are applied to National policy and business systems.Don't miss out on this great opportunity! at www.downercareers.co.nz reference 568474.The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test & medical.