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Property & Development Accountant
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Company</strong></span><br />Our client is a highly successful New Zealand-owned business with substantial investments across commercial property, development and residential assets. With ambitious growth plans, a strong balance sheet and a long-term investment outlook, the business continues to expand its property portfolio and development activities.<br /><br />Based on Auckland's North Shore, this is a rare opportunity to join a well-capitalised organisation where you will gain exposure to complex property structures, development projects and investment decision making while working closely alongside an experienced CFO.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Role</strong></span><br />Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers a unique blend of financial accounting, management reporting and property development analysis. You will work across a portfolio of property and development entities while contributing to strategic initiatives and investment decisions.<br /><br />Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts</li><li>Board reporting and financial analysis</li><li>Development feasibility modelling and investment evaluation</li><li>Cashflow forecasting and treasury support</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting across multiple entities</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</li><li>GST, tax and statutory compliance obligations</li><li>Property investment and development performance reporting</li><li>Managing stakeholder relationships including banks, external advisors and auditors</li><li>Supporting strategic projects and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Business partnering with project managers and operational leaders</li><li>Assisting with annual financial statements and audit requirements</li></ul><p>This role provides significant variety and the opportunity to develop specialised property and development finance skills while working in a lean, agile environment.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Your Profile</strong></span><br />We are looking for an ambitious accounting professional who is keen to broaden their commercial experience and build a long-term career within a growing property and development business.<br /><br />You may be:</p><ul><li>A Chartered Accountant coming from a Big 4 or mid-tier Business Advisory background seeking your first move into industry</li><li>An experienced Financial Accountant looking for greater commercial exposure</li><li>Already working within property, construction or development environments and seeking your next challenge</li></ul><p>To be successful, you will possess:</p><ul><li>CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification</li><li>Strong financial accounting and analytical capability</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling capability</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities within a changing environment</li></ul><p>Property or development sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p><ul><li>Direct exposure to an experienced CFO</li><li>Diverse role across property, development and investment activities</li><li>Significant visibility across the business and senior leadership team</li><li>Opportunity to develop advanced financial modelling capabilities</li><li>Strong career growth potential as the portfolio continues to expand</li><li>Convenient North Shore location with on-site parking</li><li>Competitive salary package</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Apply Today</strong></span><br /><em>Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking Apply Now.</em><br /><em>For a confidential discussion, contact <strong>Megan Alexander</strong> at Robert Half Auckland.</em></p><p><em>Reference Number: 06900-0013497771</em></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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  • Birkenhead, Auckland
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 115000 - 135000 NZD / Yearly
  • <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Company</strong></span><br />Our client is a highly successful New Zealand-owned business with substantial investments across commercial property, development and residential assets. With ambitious growth plans, a strong balance sheet and a long-term investment outlook, the business continues to expand its property portfolio and development activities.<br /><br />Based on Auckland's North Shore, this is a rare opportunity to join a well-capitalised organisation where you will gain exposure to complex property structures, development projects and investment decision making while working closely alongside an experienced CFO.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Role</strong></span><br />Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers a unique blend of financial accounting, management reporting and property development analysis. You will work across a portfolio of property and development entities while contributing to strategic initiatives and investment decisions.<br /><br />Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts</li><li>Board reporting and financial analysis</li><li>Development feasibility modelling and investment evaluation</li><li>Cashflow forecasting and treasury support</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting across multiple entities</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</li><li>GST, tax and statutory compliance obligations</li><li>Property investment and development performance reporting</li><li>Managing stakeholder relationships including banks, external advisors and auditors</li><li>Supporting strategic projects and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Business partnering with project managers and operational leaders</li><li>Assisting with annual financial statements and audit requirements</li></ul><p>This role provides significant variety and the opportunity to develop specialised property and development finance skills while working in a lean, agile environment.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Your Profile</strong></span><br />We are looking for an ambitious accounting professional who is keen to broaden their commercial experience and build a long-term career within a growing property and development business.<br /><br />You may be:</p><ul><li>A Chartered Accountant coming from a Big 4 or mid-tier Business Advisory background seeking your first move into industry</li><li>An experienced Financial Accountant looking for greater commercial exposure</li><li>Already working within property, construction or development environments and seeking your next challenge</li></ul><p>To be successful, you will possess:</p><ul><li>CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification</li><li>Strong financial accounting and analytical capability</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling capability</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities within a changing environment</li></ul><p>Property or development sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p><ul><li>Direct exposure to an experienced CFO</li><li>Diverse role across property, development and investment activities</li><li>Significant visibility across the business and senior leadership team</li><li>Opportunity to develop advanced financial modelling capabilities</li><li>Strong career growth potential as the portfolio continues to expand</li><li>Convenient North Shore location with on-site parking</li><li>Competitive salary package</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Apply Today</strong></span><br /><em>Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking Apply Now.</em><br /><em>For a confidential discussion, contact <strong>Megan Alexander</strong> at Robert Half Auckland.</em></p><p><em>Reference Number: 06900-0013497771</em></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice:</em> <em><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&amp;data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&amp;sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&amp;reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWVnYW4uYWxleGFuZGVyLjExOTc1LjEwOTE4QHJoaW56LmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-03T01:39:19Z

Property & Development Accountant Job in Birkenhead, Auckland | Robert Half