Finance Manager

What you will be doing

Lead a successful small team including a Financial Accountant, Capital Assets Accountant and Assistant Accountant. As a senior member of the Finance Team you will lead the external reporting processes, capex and asset register processes. You will be the subject matter expert on the impact of fixed asset / capex decisions in relation to profitability, tax efficiency and regulatory impacts.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Prepare financial statements (i.e. annual and interim reports) and liaise with auditors
• Prepare AFRC and Board papers relating to the financial statements
• Contribute to the monthly accounting processes and a share of the month-end reporting and reconciliation processes
• Provide backup to other Finance Managers within the Finance team as required from time to time
• Responsible for the capex accounting and control processes
• Lead the revaluation process of Auckland Airports fixed assets
• Contribute to continuous improvement and act as a key finance representative on projects

What you’ll bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in accountancy, finance or similar
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA)
• Minimum of 6 years practical accounting experience, including experience in a large commercial organisation or CA firm
• Proven relationship management/interpersonal skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Technical accounting knowledge in New Zealand GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards
• Advanced knowledge in Excel and large ERP systems

About us

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act.

Apply today

It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click the "Apply" button now.

Attention Recruitment Agencies: Auckland Airport has a Direct Sourcing model and at this point in time we will not require any recruitment agency support for this role.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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