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At Entelar Group we believe information and communications technology (ICT) in all its forms should be seamless, easy and something our customers should never have to worry about. Thats because New Zealanders being able to connect with other New Zealanders and the world is the key to keeping this country working.

From building cell sites and burying the fibre cables that connect our network safely, to ensuring IT hardware and software solutions are tested, distributed, implemented, and maintained, to even making sure our handsets work and are repaired quickly and efficiently, we cover it all. A one-stop shop providing continuous, end-to-end solutions to keep NZ connected – backed by superior service, unequalled expertise and leading technical and engineering know how.

About the Role: 

As the cross functional Finance Analyst, reporting to the Finance Partner lead, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial operations of the business, including managing payables and receivables. Assist with month end closure with financial accounting tasks. You will also be responsible for project accounting and administration work to support project team to deliver the positive outcomes. 

Day to day you will: 

•           Payables & Receivables:  suppliers’ invoices are processed accurately and payment batches created in a timely manner. Supplier queries are investigated and resolved in a timely manner. General accounting administration includes purchasing clearing account maintenance, credit card processing and statement reconciliation. Customer invoices are prepared accurately and in a timely manner. Overdue debtors’ payments are followed up and customer queries are investigated and resolved promptly. Bank statements are reconciled in a timely manner.

  ·       Financial Accounting:  Assist with month end financial accounting function including journal entries; reconciliations (including bank reconciliation); Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigations & resolving outstanding items.  Assist with preparation of Profit and Loss statement and month end tasks. Prepare reports when required.

  ·       Project Administration: Assist Finance Partners with project accounting related analysis, managing client purchase orders and invoicing process. Work with Project Owners to set up jobs and work breakdown structure on receipt of approved Gate 2/Gate 3; Load budget and variations as advised; Action purchase order requests and raising in system once approved.  Coordinate receipts of open purchase orders.  Maintenance of PO/BOQ trackers. Closing jobs in system on completion.   Upkeep of filing systems to ensure these are up to date, accurate and accessible.

  ·       System Improvements: Contribute to financial system design and automation process. Using data to provide financial insights and data-driven analysis to support strategic decision-making.

  ·       Undertake and support ad hoc, other duties and projects from time to time as appropriate and requested from the business and Finance Partner Lead.

  ·       Be safe - Take all reasonable precautions while at work to ensure your own safety and the safety of your team, contractors and the public. Follow our health and safety procedures and speak up about hazards and any health and safety events (incidents and accidents).

What experience you'll bring: 

• Qualifications.  Accounting/Finance tertiary qualification preferred. Strong computer, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint), Power BI and administrative skills;
• Collaboration. Demonstrated ability of working as part of a team, sharing your knowledge and passions, growing your teams’ capability and removing barriers to performance

• Communication. Outstanding communication skills in all formats, including the ability to make the complex and complicated, simple, and understandable.
• Judgement & Problem-Solving. Big picture thinker, able to exercise sound judgement and use strong transaction management and problem-solving skills to drive matters to conclusion.
• Social & Relationship skills. A people person, able to build rapport and constructive working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Resilience & Growth mindset. Operates with a growth mindset, being willing to embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks and seek learnings from every opportunity.
• Independent and Proactive. “Batteries included” – a positive, energetic and productive person with a bias for action and getting things done.

WHY CHOOSE US: 

Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai  

We are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture.  Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be “how things are done here”, embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices.  We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.  

  Sustainability: Toitū  

Sustainability is a key focus for us.  We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s recovery and economic transformation.  The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.  

Benefits: Awhina

 Our people matter and we make sure we look after them.  As a valued employee of Entelar Group we’ve got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:  

• Wellbeing – Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection.  Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.  

• Hybrid ways of working – for some teams where possible this means being in the office for 4 days a week, and 1 day being flexible.

• Leave – in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, and enhanced parental leave support.

• Spark Credit – We provide permanent employees with $120 monthly Spark credit on their Spark account to use on any of Sparks amazing products or services.  

• Spark Share scheme – periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into the Spark share scheme. 

• Career development – access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across the Spark business group.   

Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).