Title:  Accountant - Auckland - Fixed Term

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team on a 7-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. This role focuses on supporting the financial  operations of our New Zealand business, with primary responsibilities in financial accounting processes and compliance. The position contributes to the efficiency and accuracy of the finance function, assisting in areas such as billing and revenue, month-end reporting and capital expenditure.

What's on offer

• A great team-working environment

• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

• Competitive salary 

• Employment with a reputable organisation

• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

Responsibilities include:

• Manage month-end close processes including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and revenue accruals

• Generate customer invoices in SAP HANA and ensure accurate billing data and revenue recognition

• Asset and Inventory Management

• Compliance and Audit Support

• Finance process documentation and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Business Partnering

What you'll need to be successful

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the financial accounting process, reporting, and have awareness of internal controls.

• Working towards CPA/CA affiliation

• Intermediate to Advanced Spreadsheet skills with ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

• VANZAL & Google Suite experience is desirable but not essential

• Exposure to SAP is desirable, but not essential

You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and a positive attitude. The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work autonomously, and provide high-quality work in a fast-paced environment, alongside proven problem-solving skills and initiative, will make you the ideal candidate.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world. 

If you are keen to work on a fixed term basis, are confident in your ability to manage this role and have a passion to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.