Project & Asset Accountant - Part-time

As part of our Finance team, you will play a crucial role in managing our asset portfolio and ensuring our financial objectives are met. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment. Join our Finance team and contribute to shaping the future of our organisation.

The opportunity

We are looking for a part-time Project & Asset Accountant to support the full-time Asset & Regulatory Accountant in managing CIAL’s asset portfolio. You will be responsible for capital project management, asset accounting (including depreciation, reconciliations and capitalisations), and providing support for regulatory reporting and taxation. This role requires collaboration with internal project managers and leadership teams, ensuring smooth asset accounting processes and adherence to policies and standards.

About you:

You will be successful in this role because you have

a Tertiary qualification in finance or accounting (Chartered Accountant qualification desirable)

3-5 years of relevant experience in a chartered accounting firm or commercial company

A strong understanding of asset management and capital project accounting

Experience with TechnologyOne or similar financial/ ERP systems

Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills

A pragmatic approach to ensuring efficient and effective delivery

You are also energised by the opportunity to live our values every day: Be Forward thinking, Make a Difference, Look after each other and Stronger Together. We value team players who do what it takes to help customers, stakeholders and colleagues alike.

Tell me about Christchurch Airport

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) is a multi-dimensional business, championing Te Waipounamu the South Island and Aotearoa New Zealand for today and tomorrow. Our central focus is achieving three core objectives at the same time: Enhancing People’s Lives (our team, customers, partners and communities); Fuelling economic prosperity of the South Island and New Zealand; and being Great Kaitiaki of our Planet (safety, security and sustainability).

CIAL operates New Zealand’s 2nd largest airport, and our success has a direct correlation to the success of our city, region and country.

What's in it for me?

In return for your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package, the level of which will be dependent on your experience and expertise. Other amazing benefits include fully subsidised health insurance, free onsite car parking, annual flu shots, first aid training and a generous in-house recognition programme.

You will have the opportunity to extend your technical knowledge and practical experience within a workplace that prides itself on its culture and reputation. You will have access to ongoing professional development and networks internally and externally to help you reach your full potential.

At Christchurch airport, we live our values. One way we deliver on these values is that we seek people with diverse perspectives and life experiences to come and work with us, and we foster an inclusive environment so that all perspectives are welcomed and heard, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Applications close 30 October.

Applications may close early, so if you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.