Management Accountant

About the Company At Fulton Hogan, we prioritize making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and delivering results. We adhere to our REAL values—Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, and Leadership—and demonstrate these principles through our collective efforts every day. We invite you to join our Fulton Hogan family, where we work together as one team. About the Role We are excited to announce an opening for an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to join our finance team in Christchurch. This role is integral to our contracting business units and will involve collaboration with the wider finance team. As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly accounts for several business units and assisting with various financial tasks. Additionally, there is an opportunity for business partnering, which includes cost assessments to support tendering processes, business cases, and the implementation of process improvements. In this role, you will: - Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including month-end calculations and journals. - Lead monthly forecasting meetings and conduct profit and loss reviews. - Analyze financial information to support tender submissions and identify business improvement opportunities. - Assist in preparing monthly claims for submission to customers. - Prepare ad hoc and analytical reports as needed, including reconciliations, investigations, and comparative reporting. - Train and support assigned business unit managers on financial matters. - Contribute to the development of carbon and sustainable reporting for the local business. - Play an active role in preparing annual budgets. - Support external and internal audit processes. - Assist with the training and supervision of junior team members. - Perform any other administrative duties as required. Benefits At Fulton Hogan, we believe that good work deserves good benefits. Our offerings include: - Medical insurance - Life insurance - KiwiSaver employer contributions - Fuel discount card - Family scholarships - Ongoing training and development, along with opportunities for career growth and progression - Discounts at a wide range of retailers We genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and are committed to providing them with the tools and opportunities needed to succeed and grow with us. Requirements We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and skills: - A relevant tertiary qualification - CA or CPA qualification, or progress towards such a qualification - A minimum of 3 years of experience as a management accountant - Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills - High proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills - Strong verbal and written communication abilities - Self-motivation and the capability to work independently to complete assigned tasks - Alignment with our values of Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude & Leadership - Previous experience in construction and maintenance programs is advantageous but not essential If you enjoy working with numbers, leveraging systems and processes to enhance efficiency, and collaborating with a wider team to meet deadlines and ensure clear communication, we encourage you to apply. Creating, Connecting, and Caring for the Community Our employees regularly volunteer their time for local causes and initiatives. At both regional and national levels, we provide financial support, skills, and resources to various organizations that strengthen our communities. We are also committed to reducing our environmental impact and regenerating healthy ecosystems. Our aim is to partner with others to elevate industry standards and demonstrate sustainable infrastructure delivery methods. To learn more about us, please visit our homepage at Fulton Hogan and submit your application to join our growing industry. Please note that all successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening prior to employment.