Senior Project Accountant

Full job description
Work at the forefront of Water reform for your region
Collaborate with stakeholders both internally and externally
Based close to the beach and shops in Petone
This is a full time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is 98,925 to $139,658 p.a (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience


The opportunity

This is your once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of our team as we enter a transformative time for the water sector. You will support the Manager Financial Experience in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems and processes by:

Driving business improvements through the development and implementation of process enhancements, and
Providing financial modelling, analysis, advice, and support on project related work across Finance and the wider organisation.
This is a senior role and will be able to work independently and collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders (such as the regional modelling team) to drive financial process improvement and the effective delivery of projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and value for money.


About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) qualification
5+ years of relevant accounting experience
Experience in financial modelling, and complex budgeting and forecasting processes
Experience with large financial information systems, with experience in Technology One preferred
An understanding of the nuances of the political operating environment that Wellington Water conducts its business in, be Politically savvy
Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.