Property & Systems Accountant

Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 70 countries, our 22,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.

At Colliers, we do what's right and operate in ways that benefit our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Our people are our greatest asset and we empower their career growth and skill development. We support their health and wellbeing and foster an inclusive and diverse culture, celebrating what makes us unique and enabling high performance.

Are you a tech-savvy property accountant with a passion for systems, process improvement, and making a real impact? We’re looking for a dynamic Property & Systems Accountant to join our REMS team and help shape the future of property finance. 

As our Property & Systems Accountant, you’ll be the go-to expert for financial systems support, training, and innovation. You’ll work closely with Property Accountants and Facilities Management to ensure seamless financial operations, while also leading system enhancements and automation initiatives.

This is a fixed-term role for 6 months. 

What You'll Be Doing: 

This role is all about systems leadership within a property accounting environment. You’ll be the first point of contact for finance system queries, the architect of smarter workflows, and the driver of innovation across our financial platforms.

• Provide expert support to Property Accountants on system use and troubleshooting
• Manage user roles, permissions, and compliance within financial systems
• Lead testing and implementation of new software platforms and enhancements
• Develop and maintain documentation for system processes and configurations
• Deliver training and support to finance teams on best practices and new tools
• Monitor system performance and usage to identify opportunities for optimization
• Collaborate with IT and vendors to integrate new modules and platforms
• Champion automation and process improvement initiatives
• Support month-end processes and ensure data integrity across systems

• Relevant qualification or experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of property accounting systems 
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with system implementation, testing, and change management
• A tech-forward mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• SQL or data query experience (a plus!)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams

Why Join Us? 

• New Zealand's leading international commercial property brand
• Colliers Academy, a 12-month programme to accelerate your career in property
• Mentoring from industry experts
• Wellbeing benefits and initiatives
• Parental benefits
• Study leave
• Wide variety of product discounts and benefits

Colliers is an inclusive employer, where different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds are celebrated. Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices. We recruit and retain the best people to uphold our enterprising culture and lead our industry into the future.

If you're interested in being part of an enterprising culture that empowers you to do your best work, we look forward to receiving your application.