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Assistant Accountant

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Auckland, Australia
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Jun 28, 2022

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
angle-right Job no: 592193
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Auckland
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.

Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career? We have a great opportunity for a proactive and forward-thinking individual to join our Downer NZ accounting team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager - Fleet, you will work closely with the Fleet team and will liaise with a wide range of stakeholders. This is a high pace deadline driven role.

Your day to day tasks will include:
  • Provision of timely and accurate information to the business and internal customers, in particular business partnering with the Fleet team
  • Month end processes, inclusive of invoicing, reconciliations, accruals, inter-company recharges
  • Preparation of analysis reports and review with Category Managers and Operational Managers
  • Cash collection management and forecasting
  • Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of the Annual Budget and Monthly Forecast
  • Assist the Finance Manager with the continued improvement in process flow, data integrity, analysis and reporting
  • Training for personal development and upskilling

About you

We are looking for candidates with the following skills & experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
  • CA/CPA qualification or working towards
  • Accuracy, deadline driven and solutions-focused mind set
  • Excellent time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Self-motivation and a keen desire to learn and grow
  • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to build and maintain relationships at all levels
  • Problem solver and analytical thinker
  • A high level of proficiency in MS Office suite particularly Excel and Word
  • Preferred experience in JDE or other ERP system

Career growth is very real within Downer so if you are looking to progress your career please apply on-line today www.downercareers.co.nz ref 592193. For more information about what we do please visit www.downergroup.co.nz

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.

Advertised: 15 Jun 2022 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Jul 2022 New Zealand Standard Time

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