We have an opportunity for an Apiha Taha Putea | Finance Officer to join our Business Support team at NZCER. You will have a key role in ensuring our financial support to the organisation runs smoothly.Reporting directly to the Tumu Pakihi me te Putea | General Manager Business and Finance, this role will involve financial management and reporting, payroll, month end and general ledger activities, and managing and processing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and various other administrative functions within Business Support.You will have:Experience in financial management and reporting, payroll, month end and general ledger activities, and managing and processing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.A good working history in a similar role or a qualification in Accounting or Business (highly desirable).Knowledge of relevant employment related (e.g. Holidays, Wages Protection, and KiwiSaver Acts) and tax legislation, and technical requirements of Public Sector entities who administer them.Strong IT skills and experience with tools and systems such as Excel, Word and integrated financial systems.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work successfully with a wide cross-section of staff across the organisation.Excellent planning and time management skills, a proactive eye for detail, an ability to multitask and meet deadlines, good listening skills, self-motivation, a desire to develop and grow, and an ability to identify opportunities to enhance our systems and processes and solve problems as they arise.NZCER is a bicultural, independent educational research organisation based in Wellington. We have multiple education research, evaluation, and advisory projects on the go at any time. We also provide and support a suite of educational assessments, tools, and services, and have a publishing arm, NZCER Press.Me pehea te tono mai / How to applyTo view the position description, go to: Finance Officer Job DescriptionOr if you'd like to discuss the position in more detail, please contact Louise Murphy, Tumu Pakihi me te Putea | General Manager Business and Finance, on 04 2806655.To apply for this role, please forward a covering letter and detailed curriculum vitae. Your application should be addressed to Marie Sim, Kaitohu Pumanawa Tangata | HR Advisor: ****** application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?What's your expected annual base salary?What's your highest level of education? #J-18808-Ljbffr