Company Accountant

About the Company At Westroads, we have evolved from modest beginnings and are committed to continued growth, which relies heavily on a dedicated and passionate team. Our presence on the Coast extends to Hokitika, Greymouth, Whataroa, and Haast, while in Christchurch, we operate under the name Trenching Dynamix. Our roading teams play a crucial role in maintaining transport routes, managing, installing, and repairing water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure, as well as caring for our Districts’ parks, gardens, playgrounds, and reserves. We pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of the area and our strong relationships with customers, clients, and suppliers. About the Role We are currently seeking a Finance Team member to report directly to our Finance Manager. This role is essential to our Finance Team and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact. Key responsibilities include: - Preparing accurate and timely monthly management reports - Reviewing all Job Costing reports - Preparing journals and Balance Sheet Reconciliations - Supporting cash flow forecasting - Developing and strengthening internal controls, systems, and financial processes - Managing asset reporting, including Plant Utilisation and the setup of new assets - Overseeing stock reporting - Ensuring compliance with GST and other statutory obligations - Providing financial analysis and modeling for business cases - Preparing Monthly Finance Board Reports and attending Board Meetings as required - Contributing to the budgeting process and performing ad hoc reporting - Assisting with the preparation of Statutory accounts and disclosure notes - Responding to queries from auditors and preparing supporting information - Conducting internal audits of financial processes and systems Additionally, you will be the office champion for IT-related matters, continuously reviewing processes and systems for best practices, assisting team members in troubleshooting, and supporting other functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashbook, and Payroll when necessary. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should have: - A minimum of 5 years of experience in an Accounting role - Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or part-qualified status - Excellent proficiency in Excel - Experience in the construction industry (preferred) - Familiarity with Accredo software (preferred) - Experience in preparing statutory accounts (preferred) This position is based at our Trenching Dynamix office in Christchurch, with travel to the West Coast required approximately 3-4 days per month. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our employees, including: - Opportunities for training and development - A supportive and friendly working environment - A Kiwisaver contribution matching up to 4% from day one, increasing to 6% after five years of service - Performance-based bonuses of up to 5% - Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please note that candidates will undergo a Ministry of Justice background check and must pass pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.