Bid & Project Controller

Thales; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Queenstown, New Zealand seeks a Project Controller to support branch finance processes, including general ledger monitoring, month-end close, and budget variance analysis for assigned projects.

You will prepare statutory accounts with auditors, manage receivables, perform reconciliations, and provide cash flow forecasts, under the AMS Head of Finance. This role combines precision with strategic insight in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• CPA/CA or working towards.
• Demonstrated experience with external reporting requirements.
• Proficient MS Excel for large transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of all financial accounting activities including end of month and external reporting.
• Prepare and review Annual Statutory Accounts including interfaces with auditors.
• Manage accounts receivable, including age analysis and overdue follow-up.
• Conduct key Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
• Produce cash flow forecasts and provide treasury support.
• Own financial aspects assigned to bids.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA (in progress)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Project Controller reports to the AMS Head of Finance and supports all branch Finance processes including financial accounting & reporting, employee claims, external & internal audits as well as month and year-end processes. Tasks include monitoring of general ledger. transactions for assigned projects, variance analysis of actuals compared to budget, audit documentation and timely & accurate maintenance and processing of accounts receivable transactions.

Position Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assist in the coordination of all financial accounting accountabilities including end of month and annual external reporting
• Preparation and review of Annual Statutory Accounts including interfaces with Thales Australia Corporate Finance & auditors
• Manage accounts receivable, including Age Analysis and overdue debtor follow-up.
• Conduct key Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Cash flow forecasts & Treasury support
• Ownership of Financial aspects assigned Bids

Qualifications & Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Finance, CPA/CA (or working towards) Demonstrated experience in preparation of external reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge utilising MS Excel for large transactions
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform under pressure, while maintaining high attention to detai

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference - for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.