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Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant

Robert Walters New ZealandWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
19 days ago
Job description

This position offers you the opportunity to effect meaningful financial improvements, advocate for process refinement, and provide trusted counsel across a diverse array of projects. This organisation offers flexible working arrangements, continuous professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in inclusivity and mutual respect.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to document, evaluate, and recommend substantive improvements for end-to-end financial business processes that underpin organisational success.
  • Prepare clear and accessible documentation for accounting procedures whilst ensuring all financial systems comply with legislative requirements and remain user-friendly for all participants.
  • Identify inefficiencies or gaps in existing processes, implement considered changes to enhance the internal customer experience, and utilise automation tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Communicate new improvement initiatives thoughtfully within the finance team and across the wider organisation so that all parties are engaged and aligned with revised processes.
  • Work in partnership with council representatives and other organisations on funding matters, adopting best practice approaches to achieve optimal outcomes for the community at large.
  • Draft new policies proactively to address emerging needs or regulatory changes within the finance function, ensuring the organisation remains ahead of evolving requirements.
  • Construct advanced financial models and reports that inform business cases, scenario planning, and decision-making at both operational and strategic levels.
  • Deliver timely financial analysis, respond to information requests such as LGOIMA, and coordinate data collation for regular as well as ad-hoc reporting requirements with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Provide expert financial advice on business cases, conduct thorough research into funding issues, deliver engaging training or coaching on finance topics to staff throughout the organisation, and offer backup support within the finance team as required.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners to ensure seamless implementation of business improvement initiatives whilst upholding the organisation’s unwavering commitment to health and safety.

What you'll bring

  • Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) accompanied by at least five years’ relevant accounting experience within complex environments where collaborative effort is highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in business and financial reporting within large organisations utilising advanced financial information systems; familiarity with Technology One is particularly esteemed due to its collaborative capabilities.
  • Proven ability to drive efficiency improvements through considered solutions that serve both internal customers and broader organisational objectives.
  • Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting processes, and constructing complex financial models that inform strategic decision-making whilst supporting colleagues.
  • Comprehensive understanding of management accounting principles coupled with practical expertise in analysing substantial datasets for actionable insights shared across teams.
  • Exceptional communication skills enabling you to distil detailed financial information into clear narratives suitable for non-finance audiences at all organisational levels.
  • A customer-focused approach combined with strong relationship-building abilities that foster collaboration between teams as well as external partners.
  • Capacity to prioritise workload effectively whilst encouraging others towards shared goals; adept at managing multiple responsibilities concurrently without compromising quality or timeliness.
  • Experience providing sound financial advice on business cases or funding issues alongside delivering training or coaching sessions on finance topics when necessary—always offering support to those around you.
  • Political awareness which enables sensitive navigation of complex stakeholder environments whilst maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Please contact Luke Gilbert on or for more information.

    About the job

    Contract Type : Perm

    Specialism : Accounting & Finance

    Workplace Type : Hybrid

    Experience Level : Associate

    Location : Wellington Central

    Focus : Financial Analysis & Modelling

    Industry : Accountancy

    Salary : Negotiable

    FULL_TIME

    Job Reference : QI4GPB-760CB230

    Date posted : 27 August 2025

    Consultant : Luke Gilbert

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