Oamaru North, Otago

Management Accounting & Budgeting (Accounting)

Full time

Based in the vibrant coastal town of Oamaru, our core business is bringing electricity from the national grid to over 13,000 connected customers in North Otago and parts of South Canterbury. Network Waitaki provide innovative energy solutions to our customers, as well as providing electrical construction and maintenance services across New Zealand. 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Management Accountant will have a lead role in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job/project management system. The role will support strong works management processes across the business, delivering optimal financial outcomes through robust estimates and timely insight into financial spend against plan. This will include the development of analytics and dashboard reporting using MS Business Central and PowerBI. 

Area of responsibility: 

• Delivery of monthly project reporting and management of business analytics and dashboard reporting to support successful delivery of projects. 
• Assist with development of budgets and reforecasts. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has a great attitude to life and who aligns with our following Values: 
• We care about our People 
• We are one Team 
• We love our Region 
• We are Future Thinking 

Preferred attributes: 

• 3-5 years of relevant commercial and technical experience in management or similar accounting roles 
• Strong IT skills essential including advanced Excel and experience with development of finance system reporting. Previous experience with analytic applications such as Power BI an advantage. 
• Excellent numerical and analytical skillset 
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing 
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships 
• Strong ability to foresee challenges, read situations and respond efficiently and effectively 
• Tenacity in taking problems through to successful outcomes despite potential barriers 
• Able to show initiative and demonstrate a high level of professionalism 

What we provide you:  

A progressive team, competitive remuneration including health insurance, and real opportunities for growth in an ever-changing industry. 

Further details:  

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week minimum) 

A position description can be found on our website: www.networkwaitaki.co.nz/company/careers/  

We would love to hear from you:  

For a confidential chat and/or to apply please email: [email protected] 

Applications close Monday 14 August 2023. 

Please note that you will need to undertake pre-employment medical and Ministry of Justice checks. You must also be legally able to work in New Zealand.