Project Overview

About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project financial and accounting activities in accordance with applicable accounting standards, project requirements and company policies
• Ensure project financial records accurately reflect costs, commitments, assets, liabilities and project performance
• Prepare and maintain monthly financial reports, reconciliations and management reporting requirements
• Coordinate project forecasting, budgeting and cash flow reporting activities
• Monitor project costs, commitments and accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Support the preparation, review and submission of joint venture reporting requirements
• Ensure client invoicing is completed accurately and in accordance with contractual terms and project milestones
• Monitor receivables and support cash collection activities
• Ensure supplier invoices are processed and paid in accordance with approved terms and delegation authorities
• Review and reconcile project profit and loss and balance sheet accounts
• Support project month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Monitor labour costing allocations and ensure costs are accurately recorded against project cost codes
• Support subcontractor payment processes in accordance with approved assessments and contractual requirements
• Assist with identifying, monitoring and reporting project financial risks and opportunities
• Provide financial analysis to support project decision-making and commercial outcomes
• Maintain compliance with taxation, audit, statutory and reporting obligations
• Liaise with project teams, JV partners and corporate finance stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement across project finance, reporting and financial management processes

About You

You are a proactive and commercially minded accounting professional with strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to delivering outcomes in a complex project environment.

You bring:

• Experience in project accounting, commercial finance or construction/project finance environments
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and cost control
• Confidence working closely with operational, commercial and finance stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with excellent attention to detail
• A structured, process-driven approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across project teams

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional membership, or working towards, preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in project accounting, commercial finance or construction/project finance environments
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, engineering or construction projects preferred
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, cost control and cash flow management
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Pronto or similar financial systems
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with operational and commercial teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience within joint venture project environments would be advantageous

What We Offer

This role offers a genuinely unique opportunity to work within a joint-venture environment, combining the strength and capability of a highly respected New Zealand constructor with the scale, systems, and global experience of a leading international infrastructure organisation.

We offer:

• The opportunity to be embedded in a large-scale, high-profile project from early stages through delivery
• Exposure to both local best practice and world-class global systems and processes, providing invaluable professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive project team environment that values expertise, partnership, and shared success
• Strong leadership, structure, and support within a well-resourced organisation
• Competitive remuneration aligned to skills and experience

Diversity & Inclusion

The Southern Renewal Partners Consortium is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. Guided by our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are focused on creating meaningful employment and development opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for Māori and wider communities. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Māori, Pasifika peoples and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Apply Now

Apply now to join the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium and contribute to the successful delivery of one of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure projects. Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted, we will contact you. Please note: We reserve the right to commence shortlisting immediately and may remove the advertisement prior to the closing date.

Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.

The employment relationship will be governed by New Zealand Employment Law.