Finance Systems & Cost Accountant

PowerNet; Southland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Fully subsidised Southern Cross health

Life and Income Protection Insurance (

Health and wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

9‑day fortnight option

Branded PowerNet clothing

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PowerNet in Invercargill, NZ, seeks a Cost & Systems Accountant to join the Finance team. You will support financial systems, enable accurate reporting, and provide cost accounting expertise across the business.

This role blends accounting with technology, offering varied responsibilities and opportunities for process improvements. You will work closely with IT and service providers, bring at least four years of experience, and leverage Dynamics 365 BC and Continia to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• At least four years' accounting experience.
• Experience working with accounting and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer Dynamics 365 Business Central, Continia and related finance systems.
• Provide practical system support and guidance to finance, project, operational and business users.
• Maintain system controls, user access, master data and financial workflows.
• Support project costing, work order management and operational cost reporting.
• Identify and help implement process improvements, automation opportunities and system enhancements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, IT and external service providers to improve efficiency, controls and user experience.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Continia

Job description

PowerNet in Invercargill, NZ, seeks a Cost & Systems Accountant to join the Finance team. You will support financial systems, enable accurate reporting, and provide cost accounting expertise across the business.

This role blends accounting with technology, offering varied responsibilities and opportunities for process improvements. You will work closely with IT and service providers, bring at least four years of experience, and leverage Dynamics 365 BC and Continia to drive efficiency.