Capital and Projects Accountant

Rolleston, New Zealand

Reference: 6627017

About the role:

Are you ready to bring your financial expertise to our vibrant Finance Team? We're looking for a dedicated Capital & Projects Accountant to play a pivotal role in managing financial aspects across our capital and operational expenditure projects.

You will collaborate closely with our Finance, Infrastructure and Property teams, as well as our Property and Commercial Manager. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic financial advice, meticulous financial oversight of projects from inception to completion, and ensuring compliance with financial best practices.

You will also:

• Develop funding plans and financial models for major projects.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports throughout project lifecycles.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports for our Finance and Performance Committee.
• Support sound financial practice across departments and help develop systems and procedures as required.
• Calculate development contributions and manage finance system functionalities related to projects.

About you:

We're seeking an analytical and detail-oriented individual who thrives in managing project finances and optimising costs. If you're passionate about construction and accounting, this role offers an exciting opportunity for growth.

You will also have:

• 5 - 10 years' experience working within a large multidisciplinary organisation
• Relevant accounting qualification (CA or equivalent)
• Proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Background in systems accounting and ledger management.
• An understanding of commercial project accounting
• Experience in change management in a complex environment

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is New Zealand's fastest growing district. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!

Applications Close: 28 Jul 2024