Project Accountant - Auckland

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. McConnell Dowell – Auckland airport, North Island About the Role McConnell Dowell is seeking a skilled Project Accountant to support our Auckland Airport project. This role is integral to maintaining robust financial systems and ensuring timely, accurate reporting across all aspects of project delivery. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider finance team, you’ll oversee cost reporting, forecasting, progress claims, and financial controls. If you thrive in a fast-paced project environment and enjoy providing clear financial insights to support decision-making, this is the opportunity for you. This is a site-based role at our Project offices at Auckland Airport. Key responsibilities: Prepare monthly cost reports and twelve-month cashflow forecasts Support timely submission of monthly progress claims and input into Workbench Review and input budgets, subcontractor payments, and variations Provide cost-to-complete reviews and risk assessments with the project team Forecast plant, labour, and material costs for self-perform packages Maintain up-to-date balance sheet reconciliations and site ledgers Manage project assets and maintain accurate registers Liaise between the project team and company finance functions to ensure accurate, on-time reporting About you: Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial or management accounting within the civil engineering industry. Solid understanding of construction project financials. Strong analytical, numeracy, and problem-solving skills. Advanced knowledge of accounting software and MS Office Suite. Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to protecting company financial interests. About Us McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Why join us? The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow. McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We’re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things. So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures. Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks. This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr