What you will be doing

In the Finance team we deal with all things money, and we are offering a great opportunity for a Property & Retail Accountant to join the team.

In this role, you will partner with the Property & Commercial team to provide accounting support particularly with the newly opened Mānawa Bay Premium Outlet Centre. The Property & Commercial Business Unit has specific needs, particularly in the initial year of operation to assist with the set up and transition to a normal operational model and this role will be a key point of contact for accounting and finance issues for the team. You will be responsible for accurately capturing financial data and report on performance of Mānawa Bay and other assigned properties within our wider investment property portfolio.

Your key accountabilities will be:

• Monthly Financial Reporting – Ensuring timely collection of information to produce reports and forecasts as required; preparing all necessary accruals and general ledger reconciliations; preparing all reforecasts
• Periodic Financial Reporting – Preparing percentage rent budgets/forecasts/adjustments; managing lease schedules outlining any major lease variations that will impact monthly invoicing
• Budgeting and Forecasting – Preparation of annual budgets, including income and expense forecasts, commentary, variance analysis & cashflows; preparing any financial reforecasts within the period; recommending improvements to budget allocations, methodology and timetabling
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to system and process change relevant to Mānawa Bay and other property leases

What you will bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

• CA qualified, or equivalent qualification, or close to being qualified
• 3-5 years’ of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and provide solutions/systems for setting up new business activities
• Previous experience working to deadlines or in a fast-paced environment
• Working with a variety of different people in different positions within companies
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Previous experience in Property or shopping centre environment would highly recommended

About us

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way.

We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act.



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It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click the "Apply" button now.

Attention Recruitment Agencies: Auckland Airport has a Direct Sourcing model and at this point in time we will not require any recruitment agency support for this role.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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