Management Accountant

Babcock is looking for a Management Accountant to join the Finance team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join a dynamic and innovative team at Babcock (NZ) Ltd as a Management Accountant. Based in Devonport, you'll play a crucial role in improving organizational performance through meticulous financial analysis and reporting. You will prepare and analyse financial statements, manage monthly forecasts, and support the delivery of consolidated financial reports. You'll also ensure accurate commentary accompanies financial data to guide decision-making, manage the capex budget tracker, and provide weekly cost updates for commercial projects.

As a Management Accountant, you'll work closely with operational budget holders and the global finance team, promoting best practices and maintaining robust financial controls. You'll be responsible for foreign currency reporting, IFRS16 compliance, intercompany reporting, and maintaining the general ledger. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About you

You are a detail-oriented, Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. You have advanced spreadsheet skills, proficiency in ERP systems, and a strong understanding of complex accounting processes. You excel at translating concepts into practical solutions and can engage effectively with multi-disciplinary stakeholders. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing tight deadlines with ease. Your proactive approach, comprehensive communication skills, and ability to maintain accurate records make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Key Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Commerce
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in a commercial and financial environment
• Effective time management and the ability to manage deliverables to schedule

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required.
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment medical, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #58489