East Tamaki, AucklandAbout UsWaste Management NZ Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.We recently joined 60 Managing Directors and Chief Executives from New Zealand’s leading companies to sign the CEO Climate Change Statement, committing us to initiatives that aim to help limit global warming to two degrees. https://www.wastemanagement.co.nz/news-mediaAbout the RoleDue to an internal move, we have a great opportunity a talented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Technical Services Finance team based at East Tamaki.You will work within a team of other accountants and finance professionals support our Technical Services division. You will assist the wider Finance team working on functions cutting across all the business units and on projects and tasks relating to finance. In addition, you will partner with one or more of these business units and work closely with them and their management teams to meet their finance needs and crucially help them improve their operations.Participation in preparation of financial reports, budgets, general ledger reconciliations, journals, and data integrity checks.Helping resolve finance queries from both branches and elsewhere within the organisation.Data analysis to identify trend, errors and opportunities.Creation, maintenance and filing and management of reports.Providing assistance with other accounting and administrative tasks as required.Skills and experienceThe ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to juggle multiple tasks and be flexible to support the business units as required. You will be able to work with and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.The successful applicant will preferably have experience working in a similar role with the sound financial numeracy and literacy skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will have a ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. A self-starter who is not afraid to come up with initiatives, to be proactive and motivated.Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or relevant studies while currently studying towards CA or CPA is preferred.In return we offer an attractive salary and an opportunity to be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling and industrial needs of our clients.The organisation has multiple opportunities and modern systems offering potential for career development to the right candidate.How to ApplyIf you believe you have the skills and experience to be a part of this exciting and growing business, please click “apply now”.Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.Where to find us?If you like to learn more about our business and services please visit us on www.wastemanagement.co.nz or https://www.linkedin.com/company/4798781/Waste Management is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol free workplaces. Only applications from those with the legal right and ability to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.Share
