Accountant

MB Century is a recognised leader in the geothermal, energy and industrial services sectors, delivering engineering, construction, maintenance and project solutions across New Zealand and internationally.

We're looking for an Accountant who thrives in a varied environment and enjoys being close to the business. With operations in both the North and South Islands, and expanding business units in Indonesia and the Philippines, this is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of business activities, entities and commercial challenges. The position has a key role in supporting business performance while continuing to develop your commercial and technical expertise.

The role will take ownership of delivering the day-to-day finance activities of the business. You need to be competent at preparing journals with backup, completing reconciliations, managing month-end processes and reporting, supporting the annual audits, overseeing tax and statutory compliance, while also working with the operations teams to assist them to understand and manage their PL.

MB Century is also embarking on a new ERP implementation, providing you with an opportunity to be involved in shaping future finance system setup, reporting capability and business processes.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Strategy, Commercial & Finance, your key responsibilities in this hands-on role include:

Monthly financial and management reporting

Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning

Cashflow and working capital management

Taxation compliance including GST, FBT, PAYE and other statutory obligations

Coordinating the annual audits and annual Financial Statements

Financial analysis and commercial support for business decisions

Supporting tenders, projects and operational performance

Maintaining robust financial controls and processes

Working closely with our Accounts Administrator to ensure efficient finance operations

Driving continuous improvement in systems, reporting and financial processes

About You

You will be a Chartered Accountant who enjoys being close to the numbers and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality financial outcomes. You thrive on variety, enjoy the pace and challenge of a dynamic business, and want to be part of an organisation where your contribution is visible, valued and makes a genuine difference.

You'll bring

• CA qualification and current professional membership
• Several years’ experience in a commercial accounting environment
• Strong financial and management accounting expertise
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Sound taxation and compliance knowledge
• A practical, hands-on approach
• The ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business
• Experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, industrial services, energy or other project-based industries will be advantageous.
• Why Join MB Century?
• This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected New Zealand business operating in an exciting and growing sector.

We offer

• Exposure to operations in New Zealand, Indonesia and the Philippines
• A role that combines technical accounting excellence with commercial involvement
• The opportunity to contribute to an ERP implementation and ongoing finance transformation
• Support from an experienced senior Finance manager
• A collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth culture
• Opportunities to broaden your commercial, operational and international business experience
• The lifestyle benefits of living and working in Taupō while building your career with an internationally active organisation
• Apply Now
• If you're looking for a role where you can apply your technical accounting expertise, broaden your commercial experience and make a genuine impact in a successful and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ, with a preference for those residing in the Taupo region or planning to relocate.