Auckland Council Looking for Assistant Accountant at Auckland City Full Time

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Eke Panuku Development’s vision is “Creating Amazing Places.” Our mission is to rejuvenate urban Auckland – from small projects that refresh a site or building, to major transformations of town centres or neighbourhoods. We are creators, curators, and caretakers. Creating legacies for the generations to come.

Being our city’s leader of urban regeneration means a huge responsibility to do right by taiao (the natural world). As such, our daily work must include supporting the kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of Tāmaki Makaurau.

We are currently looking for a talented Assistant Accountant to join our team and grow their career! This is a newly created role and will be reporting through to the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager. This role will predominately be focused on Management Accounting.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Month-end journals
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Update and maintain financial information in our programme management software (Sentient)
• Prepare asset creation and disposal forms
• Continuous improvement support and recommendations
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills are essential
• SAP and Sentient knowledge would be an advantage

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role you will have either an accounting qualification or be part qualified with a minimum of 2 years accounting experience.You will have strong written and verbal communication abilities and be confident in developing positive and collaborative working relationships within the business – this skillset is what will see you truly succeed in the position.

We are looking for an organised multitasker with flexibility and who is adaptable to change. You will have a resilient attitude and excellent time management skills.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We’re visionaries leading the way in sustainable urban development. You’ll join a team embracing diversity with a culture built on its people spirit. Our salaries are competitive, we love flexible working and we’re all here to inspire one another. This is your chance to make a positive contribution to the future of Tāmaki Makaurau. In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many. We aim to have a fun workplace where people have opportunities to learn and grow.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

Tono inaianei: Apply Now!

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Applications close 7th of September

Eke Panuku Development Auckland is a council controlled organisation (CCO). Eke Panuku rejuvenates town centres – from small projects that refresh a site or building, to major transformations of town centres or neighbourhoods. Our name has a long whakapapa. Eke Panuku is derived from the whakataukī (proverb) Eke Panuku, Eke Tangaroa!, which acknowledges the unseen energies of the land and sea. In te ao Māori, Māori mihi to Tangaroa (Atua of the sea) to inspire success, excellence, and progress. We have a role in supporting mana whenua as the kaitiaki [guardians] of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Eke Panuku strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.