A pivotal opportunity has become available for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Whangarei team and support our Commercial Manager in delivering exceptional commercial, operational, and financial outcomes for our Northland Contracting Business.

The role
You will provide high-quality management accounting services to support the Commercial Manager and Northland Operations team in managerial planning and commercial decision-making. You will also contribute to finance business partnering and process improvement and manage various duties to meet reporting deadlines with accuracy, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to improve and promote a shared understanding of outcomes. Furthermore, specific responsibilities include:

- Complete month-end processes, including WIP accruals and reconciliations
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Support pricing review and adjustment
- Accounts Receivables Management
- Oversee fixed assets and capex budget control
- Conduct cost analysis and reporting

What’s in it for you?
You will have the opportunity to grow in your career and make your mark in a rewarding role. We pride our diverse and inclusive work environment and believe in providing full support and training. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

- An attractive remuneration and a variety of retail discounts and benefits
- In-house well-being programme, a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services
- Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
- Opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects
- Commitment to professional development and growth
- A friendly team and a workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Discounted gym membership

About you
This is a fast-paced role with tight deadlines, requiring trustworthy, resilient individual who can effectively communicate and collaborate with people at all levels of the organisation. You will enjoy working with a close-knit team and be self-motivated and result-oriented. To succeed, you will be able to convert complex data into actionable insights for operations and delivery managers. Your qualifications and skills should include:

- Bachelor’s degree in commerce /accounting
- While not mandatory, pursuing professional qualifications like CA or CPA is advantageous
- Minimum of 3-5 years of financial/ management accounting experience, preferably in the utilities or contracting industry
- Experience in ERP/MRP systems – JDE preferred
- Advanced Excel expertise and competency in MS Office
- Natural affinity for collaboration and building relationships to influence positive outcomes
- Robust numerical and analytical skills and business acumen
- A critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- An aptitude to foresee challenges, read situations and champion best practices
 
About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. 

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers

Get in touch!
If this sounds like you and you’d like to be part of a successful company with a value-based  culture of care….direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #Req 1392.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!

Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered. 

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies.  If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).