Finance Summer Intern
Who we are
We own and operate the electricity distribution network that provides South Cantabrians with power. We are proud to be community-owned and connect over 33, 000 customers throughout the region.
Our values of Safety, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect reflect who we are, what matters to us and how we do what we do. We care deeply about people, and strive to empower our people, our customers and our community while innovating for the future and generations to come.
We are considered an essential lifeline service, playing a significant role in our community, contributing to the growth and prosperity of South Canterbury and New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
We are in a period of substantial investment and with that comes exciting career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high performing team.
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our Timaru based team over the university holiday period to gain valuable experience and see what life is like at Alpine Energy. The right candidates will join a team that is focused on continuous improvement and achieving in line with our values of Integrity, Safety and Accountability, all built on a foundation of Respect.
What’s involved
You will work effectively within the Finance team in order to gain practical finance experience whilst being supported to develop core financial competencies in your time with us. Duties will include but are not limited to;
· Being able to extract data into meaningful information in the form of dashboards and reports
· Assisting in preparation of financial reports
· Preparation of GST returns and other tax requirements
· Assisting in accounts payable payment runs and following up on outstanding items
· Meeting and communicating directly with internal business customers & suppliers
· Providing technical support to the finance team
· Assisting in preparation of periodic forecasting and yearly budgeting activities
· Provide input into process improvements
What you’ll need
The successful candidates will ideally have a combination of the following skills and qualifications:
· Have completed your 2nd or 3rd year at a tertiary institution
· Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Word, and Excel. Strong time management and the ability to plan/prioritise
· Good analytical skills
· Excellent influencing/communication skills - oral, written and listening
· Ability to set priorities and meet pre-determined deadlines
What we offer
We value a healthy work life balance, and our strategy is to promote a holistic employee value proposition to support you to bring your best self to work. We want you to be highly motivated, competitively rewarded and encouraged to bring your ideas to the fore.
We have a genuine commitment to our people, our culture, our community and also like to have some fun along the way. A large part of this commitment is demonstrated in our very active sponsorship space which seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the upliftment of the region. Being part of the Alpine family means you have the opportunity to be involved in these events and make a lasting impact.
Our ultra-modern offices in Timaru, promote collaboration and productivity, with panoramic views as far as the eye can see. Our Café is stocked with great coffee, interactive games, and an outdoor area for those well-deserved breaks.
Application
If you feel this position is for you and can you see yourself playing a part in empowering South Canterbury’s energy future, apply by submitting a covering letter and CV, telling us why this position should be yours. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. We will be shortlisting as we receive applications, therefore we encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
You must hold a current driver licence and have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidates will ideally have a combination of the following skills and qualifications:
· Have completed your 2nd or 3rd year at a tertiary institution
· Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Word, and Excel. Strong time management and the ability to plan/prioritise
· Good analytical skills
· Excellent influencing/communication skills - oral, written and listening
· Ability to set priorities and meet pre-determined deadlines
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