About us

WM New Zealand is NZ's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and driven Accountant to join our Corporate Financial Services team. In this role, you will support core accounting activities, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and provide meaningful analysis to assist decision‑making. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong analytical skills, a high standard of accuracy, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key responsibilities will include

• Generate and present monthly financial reports to the broader management team.
• Oversee and evaluate the company’s purchase orders to ensure they adhere to financial compliance and are cost-effective.
• Assess general accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and resource utilization while ensuring precision.
• Coordinate the distribution of monitoring results to Division-level management and follow up to ensure engagement.
• Collaborate with Finance teams for regular reconciliations and to support year-end audit processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and reporting procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and reports for senior management.
• Identify and apply process improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and accounting.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of annual statutory reporting.
• Work closely with Treasury, Planning & Performance, and Divisional Finance teams to align with organizational goals and objectives.

About you

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to provide meaningful insights.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset.
• Confident communicator, able to work across teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years’ experience in a financial or management accounting role.
• Degree in Accounting or Commerce.
• CA/CPA (or working towards) is preferred.

Skills/Requirements:

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls.
• Experience with monthly close processes and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software.
• Solid expertise in financial and management accounting.
• High proficiency in financial numeracy and literacy.
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision.
• Advanced learning agility.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with JDE is advantageous.

Why choose Working with Us

• Your curiosity is encouraged, not contained
• You’ll work on meaningful problems with real environmental impact
• You’ll shape how WMNZ grows
• You’ll collaborate with a team that values ideas and results
• You’ll have access to the right tools, the right people, and the freedom to explore better ways of doing things
• Just a genuinely decent bunch of people who’ve got your back - including leadership. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Apply now and let’s build something better - together.

Please note, we may begin reviewing applications as they are received, so apply early to be considered.

WM New Zealand is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and promotes a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.