Water Services Management Accountant

Water Services Management Accountant
Finance and Policy Department - Balclutha, Otago
 
New Year, New Job – could this be your next role?

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide support and guidance to the Three Waters team, delivering high-quality, accurate, and timely accounting services. This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all transactional processing and financial reporting.

Working closely with the Water team, you will support effective financial management through robust budgeting, monitoring, and forecasting, enabling informed decision-making across the service.

What you will do:

• Provide financial advice and support to the Water Services team to enable effective decision making.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all transactional processing and financial reporting.
• Support the development of annual budgets and long-term planning, ensuring alignment with Council priorities and legislative requirements.
• Monitor and report on actuals versus budgets, including variance analysis and clear commentary.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent)
• 4-5 years experience in a similar role
• Understanding of practical project management

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact on Three Waters financials
• Work with collaborative, forward-thinking professionals
• Enjoy a supportive environment where your expertise is valued

If you’re ready to take up a new challenge for 2026 and bring precision, insight, and confidence to our Three Waters Department - we’d love to hear from you!

This role will close on the 18 January 2026, but we will be assessing applications as they are received, so apply now!