Financial Accountant - Fixed-Term

Company description:

KiwiRail Ltd

Job description:

Financial Accountant

Position Description

• Key role in the Financial Accounting Team
• Asset accounting focus
• Fixed Term to early April 2027, Wellington based

He kōrero mō mātou | About us:

At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you're passionate about innovation and safety, we'd love to welcome you aboard.

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

As a Financial Accountant, you'll be primarily responsible for completing asset accounting related tasks contributing to a broad range of asset activities including maintaining asset sub-ledgers, capitalisation of work in progress, disposals, impairments, journals, reconciliations and month-end and year-end reporting. With a customer-focused approach, you will work with stakeholders across KiwiRail providing timely financial advice, support business decision-making, and help ensure the integrity and accuracy of key financial processes.

You'll also provide essential back-up support for team members as required, support external audit requirements, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial reporting in a complex operating environment.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:

• Three to five years' experience in a financial accounting role

• You have a good understanding of financial processes, reporting requirements and NZ IFRS and/or PBE IPSAS

• A relevant commerce degree and CA (or equivalent) qualification, or working towards qualification

• An understanding of, or a strong interest in, asset accounting, including fixed assets, capital projects and associated accounting treatments

• Experience within a large or complex organisation would be advantageous

You'll bring your excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team as well as being someone who can work independently. You'll be great at building and maintaining effective working relationships and be enthusiastic at exploring new ways to improve processes and systems.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• 25 annual leave days
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
• A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

Rā aukati | Applications close: 7 October 2026

Be in quick as we'll be shortlisting and interviewing as we advertise.