Our Finance Manager is moving on and we are in the process of recruiting a replacement. We require an Assistant Accountant available to start immediately to support the new Finance Manager once they are appointed. We would look at either a permanent or contract role depending on the candidate.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of finance tasks:
• Assisting with month end financial statements including variance analysis
• Assisting with preparation of annual budgets
• Overseeing the Debtors, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Fixed asset functions.
Ideally we are looking for someone with the following qualities and skills:
At least 3 years senior accounting experience
An accounting degree would be preferable
Intermediate Excel Skills – comfortable with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A “Can do” attitude
A team player
Flexible and adaptable
Local government experience would be an advantage.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.
Please contact Jennie Mitchell on 06 306 9611 extension 847 or send your application to: enquiries@swdc.govt.nz
