[Hiring] Management Accountant @Contact Energy

Job Opportunity: Remote Management Accountant at Contact Energy - Apply Now!

📍 Location: New Zealand

About Contact Energy

At Contact Energy, our mission is to put our energy where it matters most – to decarbonize the New Zealand energy sector and promote #ChangeMatters. We are passionate about our goals and proud of our dedicated team working towards a common purpose. With such ambitious objectives, you might wonder – how does this opportunity support a better, cleaner New Zealand?

Role Overview: Management Accountant

Our Finance & Risk team plays a critical role in executing our strategy. We are seeking a seasoned Management Accountant with at least 2 years’ experience to join our team remotely. In this role, you will deliver high-quality financial planning, analysis, and reporting services. You will work closely with the wider Finance team and business leaders across the enterprise.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be working on:

• Ensuring General Ledger integrity is maintained
• Efficient preparation of monthly management accounts, including cash flow and Fixed Assets
• Providing analysis and Board reporting of Contact’s monthly performance
• Dissemination of key management information to relevant decision-makers

You will build and maintain strong relationships to facilitate a deep understanding of business activities and financial performance.

Qualifications

Are you known for your ability to dive in and do the work? We are looking for someone with proven skills and experience to help us achieve great things through financial expertise. Here’s what we need:

• Chartered Accountant professional qualification (or equivalent) or working towards it
• Knowledge of accounting systems (preferably ERP), procedures, reporting, and other business systems
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Experience with evaluating and improving processes and controls

Additionally, you should be a natural contributor both professionally and personally, as our team is known for its social and collaborative spirit.

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term position to cover an internal secondment through to 30 May 2025. If this role aligns with your career goals, apply now, or contact Ben Francis at [email protected] for more information.

Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet 60% of the criteria, women and underrepresented groups often apply only if they meet every requirement. Don’t self-select out – if you believe you have what it takes, please reach out. We'd love to kōrero.