Finance Analyst at Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Asset Accounting, Capital Expenditure Processing, Financial System Implementation, ERP Support, Annual Report Preparation, Audit Liaison, Process Improvement, Property Plant and Equipment Portfolio Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Come and make a difference with us At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future. Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next. We’re also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you're motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them — we’d love to hear from you. The opportunity This is an 18-month fixed-term opportunity to: Be our finance asset specialist helping to account for our complex property, plant and equipment portfolio of $1.98bn, across roading, water supply, wastewater, stormwater, parks and reserves, land, buildings, and other community assets. A budgeted investment of $132m for the current financial year is planned to continue our growth journey. Liaise with project managers and asset solutions team to reconcile and process capital expenditure into our financial system. Provide support on the implementation of assets into our new ERP and source systems. This includes ensuring the quality of information meets our standards. Assist with improving the asset capitalisation process with a focus on constant improvement. Assist in the preparation of the Annual Report, in particular the Property, Plant & Equipment note and liaising with audit. To set you up for success, you’ll have A minimum of three years experience in a similar role. Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the capitalisaiton process and a proven track record in this space. Process, systems and solution orientated. Enthusiastic, self motivated and results orientated, with a drive for best practice. What we offer Five weeks annual leave Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment Sick leave on commencement of employment Learning and development opportunities Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support Free onsite parking Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Suitable candidates will be interviewed as soon as applications are received. For further information please call Jonathan Fearn on 0800 926 732. Want to know who the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is? It's simple. We’re a Council of real people, just like you – and we’re here to make a real difference. Whether it’s reuniting dog owners with their lost pups, asking communities what they think of policies, responding to community emergencies, or designing playgrounds – we’re part of everyday life.In fact we provide nearly 40 services! We work hard every day to make this a great place to live for all. For our whenua. For our communities. For our people.

Responsibilities

This role involves acting as a finance asset specialist responsible for accounting for a complex $1.98bn property, plant, and equipment portfolio, including reconciling and processing capital expenditure. The analyst will also support the implementation of assets into a new ERP system and assist in preparing the Annual Report's Property, Plant & Equipment note.