Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Whai Rawa is the commercial arm of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, responsible for maximising the financial returns of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s assets, to support the aspirations of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei whānau (now and in the future). Whai Rawa are a team of approximately 29 professionals that work in property development, residential asset management, finance, legal, communications and events. Whai Rawa also own and manage the Eastcliffe retirement village.

Our people are the heart of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Our goal is for whānau to be loved and nurtured, strong and happy, stand tall and proud, confident and enjoy life in comfort, companionship and inclusion.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Business Partner the Junior Management Accountant provides hand on assistance in the completion of the management accounts for the Group including month end management accounts (Balance Sheet, P&L and Cashflow) reporting of actuals to budget or forecast and assisting with the preparation and reporting for the Annual Plans and 5 year Plans.

To be successful in this role you will bring a strong technical accounting capability along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. A knowledge and understanding of te reo maōri and tikanga, or the willingness to develop in these areas, would be an advantage.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

• Studying towards a tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting is preferred

• Understanding of spreadsheeting including models

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in finance and accounting

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced capability in Excel and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint

• Experience working with accounting systems

Key Result Areas:

• Assist with the preparation of the monthly management reporting to senior management as well as the Board(s)

• Assist with the commentary to accompany the management reporting providing insights into the performance for the month

• Ad-hoc management reporting and deep dive analysis into the monthly result when requested

• Analysis of strategic initiatives

• Assist with the preparation of Annual Plans and 5 Year Plans providing additional analysis of strategic areas and commentary

• Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc management reporting requests including deep dives and analytic reporting

• Assist with the provision of timely accurate and robust financial analysis to support business decision making

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Ministry of Justice Criminal Check

• Qualification Check 

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If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: vicki.moran@ngatiwhatuaorakei.com