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Partner for South Auckland Practice
-Lifestyle Partnership Opportunity
-Profitable Practice
-Ownership, flexibility and growth
As one of the present Partners considers making a transitional retirement, a perfect opening has become available for an up and coming Chartered Accountant currently in a senior role within Practice to come aboard with a view of being an equal Partner within 1 - 2 years.
So far you would have demonstrated a successful promotional track in your career. You will be in a position of seniority, either at manager or senior manager level within a larger Chartered Accountancy Practice but may have hit a wall with your aspirations darkened. You will have a deep understanding of the SME market and the issues faced. You may also have started out in CA, moved overseas and developed further business experience and are now looking to return to a role which offers security and lifestyle.
The role is within a medium sized CA firm with a highly regarded name within the area. They have longstanding clients, and have grown significantly in fee base via refferal, regional growth and fee purchase. The Practice has solid systems for training and development with the latest technology. Clients are mixed with several significant farms and horticulture clients, and new developments.
This role would suit a person that has drive to reach the top. You are dedicated to excellence, have strong relationship building ability to enable partnering of team and clients, have a commanding technical skill set, hardworking, possess leadership drive and hold a commitment to being involed with the Practice and the community.
Finance Manager
We are a privately owned long established food importing and marketing company and are seeking a replacement for our Finance Manager who will be retiring shortly.
The position reports to the General Manager and is responsible for providing timely financial and business performance information to the Board of Directors and for the review of implementation of internal controls that will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the business.
The Finance Manager will be a qualified Accountant who is looking for a hands on role where he can contribute to the success of the company and provide sound leadership for its Finance and Administration function.
Key responsibilities include:
-Preparation of monthly financial management reports
-Cash flow management
-Budgeting, forecasting and evaluation of new business opportunities
-Development of accounting systems and internal controls
-Managing foreign currency exposure
-Taxation and statutory compliance
The successful applicant will be an experienced Accountant who has a stable career record that includes accounting, office administration and who preferably has experience with import documentation and foreign exchange and who will compliment our current management team.
Network Engineer
Do you want to work with one of the worlds largest IT companies? How does exposure to bleeding edge technologies sound? Would you like to work flexible hours?
My client is looking for a number of people who have solid commercial experience using SMS Application Packaging.
You will have fantastic communication skills, solid experience ideally within a commercial environment and you will be able to start now or mid January 09. Join a great team of people who like to work and play hard.
Systems Analyst
-Tactical solutions as part of an Agile/Iterative IT solutions
-Development and testing of Business Processes/Systems.
-3 month+ contract
We have a need for a contractor to come on board for 3-6 months and make headway into this busy period of systems development and business process analysis and improvement.
We are looking for a unique person who has both technical and business acumen, someone who has worked in banking or even accounting or stock broking that has experience in systems improvement, systems analysis and has strong excel skills through to VB programming.
Timelines are tight and you’ll need to be able to work non stat days through xmas and achieve against deadlines – a professional background is going to be important as this is a dynamic fast paced environment.
Apply now as we need to start ASAP!
Skills
-Technical (2 plus years):
-MS Excel (advanced – VB programmer skills),
-SQL Reporting Services
-Crystal Reporting
-Mercury Quick Test Professional/Quality Centre (Test Director)
-Salary: Up to $600 p/day
Diverse ICT Manager / Business Process & Growth Leader!
Exceptional, Diverse, ICT Leadership Opportunity
THE COMPANY…
This organisation has over 30 years of NZ experience under their belts, over 10 branches nation wide and rapidly growing. They pride them selves on their friendly and productive culture, competitive remuneration and have handfuls of loyal staff who have devoted between 10 – 30 years to them. To top it off they also own a V8 super car team both here and over the ditch; it pretty is clear this NZ owned company has a proven recipe for success! Do you feel you have what it takes to be part of its bright future?
THE OPPORTUNITY…
The true beauty of this opportunity is that involves an exciting combination of strategic commercial leadership, team management and diverse technical experience. Roles like this do not come around often.
With the company bucking the global trend with its steady growth phase; its success is heavily dependent on a strong IT department. This is where you enter the equation… You will focus on growing the IT function while still maintaining business as usual. You will integrate effective IT processes and systems into new branches nation wide. You call the shots… having direct accountability for your own budgets, spend and results. You will be given full management backing and autonomy in directing this department into a successful future.
YOUR SKILLS…
On the technical side you will be proficient in dealing with large MS based networks. You are a leader; we expect a high level of proficiency and the following skills and attributes:
-Excellent skills in Microsoft Server,
-Exchange Server and Terminal Services.
-A good understanding of IT networking products and backed by an MCSE
-In-depth understanding of LAN and WAN protocols with a solid hardware background
-Strong communication and excellent presentation skills.
In addition you should also have experience in the following areas:
-Budget/Forecast and Planning
-Senior Management experience
-Vendor Procurement
-Business Process re-engineering
-Windows Server 2003
-Active Directory
-Exchange 2003
-Terminal Services
-MCSE Qualified
-SharePoint experience
-Reporting Services knowledge
-Experience in ERP environment
MOVING FORWARD…
If you are looking for more variety, challenge, out of the square thinking and decision making and the ability to lead a great team then this role is for you. Continual process and system improvement will be one of your strengths as the role is exposed to a wide variety of IT situations. This position is at senior management level, working along side the CFO, liaising with the Director and will be part of a well established and supportive executive team.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO…
-Tertiary qualified with 6-7 years relevant experience
-Lead a support team of 6
-Establish and maintain IT infrastructure
-Identify aspects of business that can be improved through implementing or upgrading IT systems
-Design IT systems to meet requirements of company
-Drive and maintain the Strategic IT direction of this growing company?
THE PACKAGE!
This company is offering a very competitive package for the ideal ICT leader which includes: Education / Training Financial Support, Fuel Card, Southern Cross Medical Cover, Kiwi Saver (above the min), Mobile, Laptop, Data Card, Product staff Discounts!
Civil Supervisor
-$4B + Project
-Major civil infrastructure project
There are not too many times in your career when you can say, I am currently working on Australias largest ever civil project. At the completion of this project, the doomed round about will be a thing of past allowing quick access to the airport and northern suburbs.
With two internationally recognised contractors at the helm of the delivery team, this is a project that is looking to attract high calibre candidates with experience in Australia on an integrated alliance project or another large project. With early works under way, this is a role that will see you kick off early in the New Year after you come back from your well earned holiday.
Based on the north side of Brisbane, your responsibilities will include:
-Liaising with the client and associated consultants
-Communicating with all stakeholders that are on site
-Organising labour and materials for the project
-Overseeing the varying trades on site
On offer for you is a taste of working on an alliance styled project which will become an integral tool for future projects in and around Brisbane. The successful candidate will be a person that can work closely with all stakeholders on site but at the same time, ensure that their section is on time as well on budget.
Project Engineers - LNG
Monadelphous is one of the top 200 listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange. We are recognised as one of the leading engineering & construction contractors in the Australian resources sector. As a result of our continued growth and success, we seek expressions of interest from experienced Project Engineers, at all levels, to work on a large structural mechanical package on a $12B Greenfield LNG project located in Karratha, Western Australia.
As a Project Engineer with Monadelphous you will have the security of working with a recognised industry leader with an enviable track record of success.
To be successful in this role you will possess:
-Tertiary or trade engineering qualifications. Mechanical or structural preferred.
-Minimum 5 years Oil and Gas experience with exposure to large onshore LNG construction or petrochemical projects.
-Ability to manage and direct a multidisciplined engineering team.
-Outstanding people management and project execution capability.
-Proven track record in delivering Oil & Gas LNG construction projects on time and on budget.
If you are ready to accept the challenge and join a progressive Australian company, where you can really add value and make a difference, we want to hear from you today.
Senior Advisors – Business, Process and Technology
-Contribute significantly to ensuring the ongoing safety of the community and of their colleagues
-Your successes could be at the forefront of innovation and best practice.
-Be involved in some of the largest and most complex security projects in the country
As a team, this group will contribute significantly to ensuring the ongoing safety of the community and of their colleagues. Operating across New Zealand, the challenges of the role are such that you will be involved in some of the largest and most complex security projects in the country. Internationally, your successes could be at the forefront of innovation and best practice.
Your team will be made of four professionals, all of you bringing individual and complimentary skill-sets and capabilities to the group. Your desire to learn new skills and share your knowledge with others will be crucial to team dynamics.
The four areas of expertise are:
Vendor Management, Maintenance
-Core systems maintenance management – essential to the IT component of the systems (software, servers, workstations data networks etc).
-Field systems maintenance management - the actual security and automation equipment.
Contraband
-Detection system management – relationship management of telecommunication service providers.
Planning and Strategy
-Systems upgrades tied in tightly with the maintenance work, this requires specific planning and analysis skills.
Design & Development
-Upgrade design and scope of work development - requires excellent technology skills with engineering / consultant type skills and qualifications.
-Systems development and design - a structured and disciplined approach, innovative thinking, with an eye on risk management
-Documentation management - maintaining and developing the documentation and documentation systems. This requires a slightly obsessive approach to detail and formal process adherence.
Each team member will possess a range of competencies that are applicable in each of the four roles. These include Project management, planning skills using industry standard tools, the ability to communicate and decipher priorities with an emphasis on resources, the ability to test and QA, a willingness to get down and dirty, Contract and contractor management and financial management.
You will be a self motivated professional who takes responsibility both individually and collectively as part of a high performing team; pragmatic with excellent communications and negotiation skills and a strong customer focus.
Professionally, your experience will have a background in IT, Industrial Automation, Commercial Building Automation or Security. You may have a consulting and/or engineering background and will certainly have some tools and large scale project and construction experience.
The role requires regular travel.
In return for your expertise and hard work, you will be well compensated for your efforts. Where there are gaps in your skill set you be provided with all the necessary training to bridge those gaps and you will be afforded every opportunity for significant professional recognition.
EA to CEO
My client is looking for an experienced EA to support a very busy CEO and Board of Directors. You must have at least 5 years experience supporting a Manager at an Executive Level, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and of course you will be computer literate with the Microsoft Packages.
You will have the drive to keep up with your workload and thrive on a challenge, you will also have excellent communication and organisational skills. An understanding of the treaty of Waitangi is a definite advantage and it is a must that you are able to pronounce Te Reo.
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Reception / Administration
-A people person wanted to be the face of the reception desk in a Corporate Environment
-City Centre Location
-The ability to work on your own
-People contact for a People person
-Up to $38k
You will enjoy people contact, have a warm and inviting smile and you will love the idea of working on your own. With some light Administration duties, your day will be varied. Each day will be different and you must be able to handle one day being quiet and the next day being frantic.
You must have at least 2 years experience working on a Reception desk. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with people at all levels.
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