Management Accountant

Momentum New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing property company in Auckland seeks a skilled Management Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave. You will manage month-end reporting, develop Power BI dashboards, and implement automation in finance processes. Candidates should have advanced Excel and Power BI skills, proactive problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills. Valid NZ working rights are required. Apply now to join a dynamic team making a real impact in finance.

Qualifications

• Proactive background in management accounting within property or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in streamlining and automating business processes.
• Hands-on, quick learner, adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage month end management reporting file for accuracy.
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards for decision making.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities in finance processes.
• Support with financial modelling and strategic projects.
• Interact with teams for margin analysis and cashflow management.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI skills

Automation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join a growing business in the property sector building quality residential housing from high-end luxury homes to social housing projects. It’s a 9-month fixed term contract to cover parental leave with the potential to extend if you’re wired for BPI and you fit well with the corporate support team. This is a chance to step into a varied role, taking responsibility for the month end reporting, combining your advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, your drive to automate and streamline and your accounting experience. With Power BI and automation skills plus a warm friendly personality and sense of humour, you’ll be able to add value and deliver real impact!

The role: You’ll be responsible for managing the month end management reporting file while playing a key role in transforming how the finance function operates. Your ability to streamline processes, implement automation, and build intuitive Power BI dashboards will be highly valued as the business continues to grow and evolve.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month end management reporting for the Finance Manager and SLT by driving the Excel file for this.
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards to support data-driven decision making.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities within finance processes.
• Support the team with financial modelling and strategic projects.
• Interact with other teams to complete margin analysis, cashflow management and forecasting.

About you

• Background in management accounting, ideally within the property or infrastructure sectors, where you have been proactive in streamlining and automating business processes.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI, with experience in Xero an advantage.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and take pride in your work.
• Hands-on, a quick learner, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and able to upwardly manage to the Finance Manager.
• Agile and open to working in a dynamic environment with a mix of structured and unstructured, being the nature of the construction industry.

What’s on offer?

A fixed term opportunity in the property sector, where you’ll gain exposure to high-value projects and play a key part in shaping the automation of the finance function. This is a great role for someone who enjoys blending traditional accounting with innovative tech-driven solutions.

Keen to hear more? APPLY NOW or call us for more info.

Bree Wesselink - 021 026 05874
Sharon Ward Duncan - 021 356 777

Please note: you MUST have valid NZ working rights to apply for this role.