Assistant Management Accountant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Assistant Management Accountant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• … are you looking for a challenging Management Accounting role?
• … do you have a down to earth and fun personality?
• … do you want to be a part of a fantastic small team?

Our Company:

Lawter (NZ) Limited are a global chemical manufacturing and distribution company who use renewable resources.  We are a global leader in products and technologies developed using pine chemicals and resources. Our New Zealand site is located in Mount Maunganui, we have a fantastic team and recognise that our people are our biggest asset.

The Person:

We are seeking a naturally nosey person who always wants to know why? – Why? Why? Why? The ideal candidate will be looking for flexibility in their career and a great lifestyle balance.  Do you want to keep a hold of your career but take a step back from your role to spend more time at the beach or with family?  Are you still studying and looking to develop your knowledge with a great Company?  If you have a great enthusiasm for Manufacturing Accounting and an instinctively investigative nature then this role is for you!

The Role:

This is a full-time opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join and support our small Finance team of 4. Reporting to the Finance Manager for Australia & New Zealand, the main focus of the position is to drive business productivity improvements through the provision of effective Manufacturing & Financial analysis and support to our small Finance Team.

You will (ideally) LOVE working with excel … or at least have a high level of comfort using detailed spreadsheets.  The role has been specifically created to support the business by compiling accurate, analytical data that can enable key business decisions to be made.  How?  Through thorough investigation and self-motivation - we can provide the spade but you need to do the digging!  

The successful candidate will ideally have an understanding of Cost Accounting, and will add value to our production process by analysing production related data and ultimately, with support from other departments, highlight opportunities to optimise the production operation.

This is a hands on and varied role so you need to be someone with great communication skills that enjoys getting out on site and talking to plant personnel.  This is a great opportunity for a self-starter who wants to make a real difference and establish themselves.

The hours of work are 40 per week, Monday through Friday.

The Key Skills, Attributes & Experience

• Proven understanding of Cost Accounting.
• Tertiary qualifications in, or progress towards, an accounting or business related discipline are highly desirable for this role.
• Accounting Technician or equivalent as a minimum requirement.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles & practices.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment an advantage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office PC applications with developed Excel skills.
• SAP experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• A good sense of humour (no, really..) and a positive attitude.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi task and work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The capability to manage effective professional relationships.
• The ability to work autonomously, taking ownership for your work and having confidence in your abilities.

Interested?

Lawter in return offer a great working environment and reward hard work and initiative with a competitive salary and benefits. The successful applicant will have proven successful experience working in a similar role.  For more information or a copy of the PD please call Vendula Zakova, HR Administrator, on 07 926 2044.

Apply now including a cover letter and CV that details your relevant experience. Candidates must have the right to permanently live and work in New Zealand. 

Candidates must have the right to permanently live and work in New Zealand.