Assistant Project Accountant

• Major IT programme
• Support month end and year end activities
• 2 year fixed term role

Looking to gain project accounting experience in a significant IT programme?  Our client is seeking an organised and detail-focused Assistant Project Accountant who can work with the Project Accountant and Project Managers to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.  
 
Responsibilities include:

• Supporting month-end and year-end project accounting activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Processing project invoices and accounts payable transactions, ensuring compliance with delegated authorities and internal controls.
• Maintain project budget, forecast, commitment and expenditure information.
• Assist with financial reporting, reconciliations and reporting packs for programme governance groups and stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain the supporting documentation required for audit, assurance and project review activities.
• Monitor project financial data, identifying discrepancies and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Maintain reporting templates, schedules and financial records to ensure accuracy and transparency for audit and governance.

 
About you

You will be an early-career finance professional who enjoys working with data, systems and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. To be successful, you’ll bring:

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in accounting, project finance or financial administration.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, or progress towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience preparing journals, accruals, reconciliations and supporting month-end activities.
• Sound understanding of project accounting concepts, including budgets, forecasts and commitments.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across project and finance teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a major transformation programme while developing your project accounting and financial management skills. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where you’ll learn from experienced finance professionals.
 
 
APPLY:  www.jacksonstone.co.nz
REFERENCE:  BH-11846
 
FURTHER ENQUIRIES:  Tracy Szeto 021 442 039 or Kendall Bushby on 027 332 7896