Permanent |Full time
Do you want to be part of a dedicated team who are responsible for shaping the future of Upper Hutt?
Upper Hutt is recognised as a great place for families and for people who enjoy the best of our gorgeous natural environment. The team at Upper Hutt City Council work together to enhance the quality of life in Upper Hutt by providing leadership, support and services to our community.
A great opportunity is available to join a fast-paced, dynamic and supportive team as our Infrastructure and Project Accountant.
Through a business partner model, the Infrastructure and Project Accountant offers accounting, analytical and financial modelling support to the Operations Team to improve decision making and financial accountability, as well as acting as a trusted financial advisor to the project teams within council.
Key responsibilities in this role include:
- Business Partner to the Operations team
- Provision of financial forecasting and budgeting
- Project support
- Financial reporting design
- Assist with preparation of council’s Long-Term Plan
To be considered for this role we are ideally looking for:
- Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualifications
- A strong background in project accounting, including asset management expenditure and best-practice asset revaluation processes
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Confidence in communication – be able to tell a story using financial data and the ability to improve financial literacy within an organisation
- Ability to build positive business relationships with internal teams and external partners
- A passion for continuous improvement to drive positive change with systems and processes.
Working with the Upper Hutt City Council is a rewarding way to support the community, work with a great team. We do more than just pay you a salary, we have a range of great benefits to support you and offer flexibility for hybrid working.
All applications must include a cover letter, CV and a completed online Upper Hutt City Council application form.
Applications close 5pm Tuesday 22 October 2024. We reserve the right to interview and select a candidate prior to the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.