Senior Project Accountant
Momentum JobAdder ·www.momentum.co.nz
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Join a large, purpose-driven government organisation at the forefront of transforming communities and improving the lives of New Zealanders. This organisation manages a significant national asset portfolio and operates at scale making the work you do here genuinely meaningful.
The Role
This is a key business partnering role sitting within the Strategy, Finance & Policy Group. As Senior Project Accountant, you'll act as the critical link between the Business Support team and a Development delivery team ensuring financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting are accurate, timely, and decision-ready.
You'll take ownership of monthly and annual project reporting, Capital Expenditure and Opex analysis, Cost to Complete/Cost at Completion assessments, and budget uploads across multiple financial systems. You'll also play a hands-on role in improving reporting processes and upskilling the wider team on financial practices.
Key Responsibilities
What You'll Bring
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your project accounting expertise within a complex, high-impact organisation. You'll have visibility across large-scale capital programmes and work alongside senior stakeholders making this a strong platform for career progression.
Interested? Apply now or give Tash a call on 0212356959 for a confidential discussion.
The Role
This is a key business partnering role sitting within the Strategy, Finance & Policy Group. As Senior Project Accountant, you'll act as the critical link between the Business Support team and a Development delivery team ensuring financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting are accurate, timely, and decision-ready.
You'll take ownership of monthly and annual project reporting, Capital Expenditure and Opex analysis, Cost to Complete/Cost at Completion assessments, and budget uploads across multiple financial systems. You'll also play a hands-on role in improving reporting processes and upskilling the wider team on financial practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Business partner a Development Team to provide high-quality financial reporting and analysis
- Prepare and critique Cost to Complete/Cost at Completion data
- Lead budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with Development Team management
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of Capital WIP reporting and the fixed asset register
- Support year-end activities including audit and asset revaluation
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reports for senior leadership
- Identify and support continuous process and reporting improvements
- Liaise with Treasury and other government bodies on cash flow and financial matters
What You'll Bring
- CA qualified (or equivalent)
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting
- Proven experience in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end/annual reporting
- Strong background in programme/project reporting and financial modelling
- Oracle experience (Financial and Project Modules) highly desirable
- Business partnering experience, ideally within a large capital programme environment
- A continuous improvement mindset and strong analytical capability
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your project accounting expertise within a complex, high-impact organisation. You'll have visibility across large-scale capital programmes and work alongside senior stakeholders making this a strong platform for career progression.
Interested? Apply now or give Tash a call on 0212356959 for a confidential discussion.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Senior Project Accountant role?
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Where is the Senior Project Accountant job located?
The Senior Project Accountant role with Momentum JobAdder is based in Auckland, NZ.
What does the Senior Project Accountant role pay?
Momentum JobAdder lists the Senior Project Accountant role at NZD 130,000–132,000 per year.
Is the Senior Project Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Momentum JobAdder.
What experience level is the Senior Project Accountant role?
The Senior Project Accountant position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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