angle-right Job no: 591992
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Auckland - Kerrs Road
Categories: Finance & Payroll

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join our Auckland Facilities team!

About the Opportunity:

This is a challenging role offering a wide variety of responsibilities to ensure that the finance functions are carried out to a consistently high standard and that we are exceeding the needs of our internal and external customers. General duties include:

• Using Downer Business Systems to provide daily, weekly, and monthly contract financial reporting and analysis with the assistance of the Finance Manager.
• Support the Finance Manager with the build-up and management of both Target Cost Estimate.
• Provide data that is validated and complete to ensure accurate reporting
• Prepare information to assist the contract team with the KRA & KPI data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with administration functions where required

About you:

Your pleasant and friendly demeanour, highly organised approach, and excellent attention to detail will ensure you are successful in this role. Your positive, can-do attitude and ability to learn new tasks will see you thrive.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills & experience:

• Proven financial management (essential) 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.

Our Downer benefits:

Downer offers more than just the basics you'd expect from a large company. Our employee benefits are designed to develop the whole person, at home and at work. We have partnered with the following companies (plus many more) to offer attractive discounts to assist you in everyday life:

• Marram Health Care • Air New Zealand • Samsung • Repco • PlaceMakers • Southern Cross Insurance • Les Mills • Lumino the Dentist • Spec Savers