Tech-Savvy Finance & Project Accounting Specialist

CKL NZ Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CKL NZ Ltd in Auckland seeks an Assistant Finance & Project Accountant to join the finance team. This hands‑on role combines project accounting, financial reporting and process improvement with a strong systems focus.

You will work with Deltek Vantagepoint, Xero, Excel and AI tools to ensure accurate financial data and meaningful insights for the business. Reporting to the Finance Manager in Newmarket, the role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified or practical accounting experience with a systems focus.
• Proven ability to work with Deltek Vantagepoint for project accounting and invoicing.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly project invoicing including WIP and billing reports.
• Reconcile project revenue, invoicing and debtor information between Deltek and Xero.
• Prepare revenue journals, balance sheet reconciliations and schedules.
• Support month‑end, budgeting, forecasting and compliance.
• Analyse financial results and provide management reporting insights.
• Assist with payroll support and accounts payable workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Excel expertise

Process automation

Education

Accounting qualification or equivalent

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Xero

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Job description

CKL NZ Ltd in Auckland seeks an Assistant Finance & Project Accountant to join the finance team. This hands‑on role combines project accounting, financial reporting and process improvement with a strong systems focus.

You will work with Deltek Vantagepoint, Xero, Excel and AI tools to ensure accurate financial data and meaningful insights for the business. Reporting to the Finance Manager in Newmarket, the role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement.