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Financial Accountant Permanent, Full TimeWellington BasedWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records in the general ledger, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and preparing financial statements that reflect the financial health of NZQA.
May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Managing the Financial Accounting team of four, this role will lead the team in completing core transactional processing, developing and maintaining effective financial procedures, ensuring internal control processes are operating as prescribed, implementing process / system improvements, and completing regulatory reporting requirements for both external and internal reporting.
Key Responsibilities will include : Financial reporting and analysis
Prepare and present financial reports, and statutory financial statements, monitor budgets / Balance Sheet and Cashflow Statement
Manage the month-end and year-end financial general ledger close processes
Coordinate audit processes with external auditors, and provide supporting documentation and financial analytical reviews and management commentariesTeam leadership and management of workflows
Leading, managing and mentoring a team of four Finance staff to provide accounting and transactional processing services
Promote a culture of customer service and continuous improvement within the team.Accurate and timely financial processing
Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled by the Finance team
Ensure internal control processes are operating as prescribed, including timely completion and clearance of bank and general ledger account reconciliations
Ensure effective Treasury management processes e.g. update and monitoring of cashflow forecast and term deposit investmentsSkills and experience
Proven experience in a financial accounting role, preferably in the public sector
Strong knowledge of NZ public sector entity financial reporting standards
Experience in leading, managing and mentoring a team
Excellent IT skills, e.g. Excel spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities to meet tight deadlines
Detail oriented, accurate and ability to work independently and in a team
Confident, self-motivated with a positive attitude to workQualifications
Professional chartered accountancy qualification.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldAbout usNZQA is a te reo Maori learning organisation and is committed to equity and lifelong learning.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace.
NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Maori and Pacific staff and has active Maori and Pacific staff networks which contribute to NZQA's strategic action plans - Te Kokiritanga and Takiala Pasifika.
Salary range - $103,194 - $114,201What we can offer :
A supportive team / whanau environment
A role with lots of variety
Development and career progression opportunities
To find out more click here NZQA Staff BenefitsApply Now!For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values.
If you are applying / viewing through Seek, please click apply now' to access these links.If you would like to discuss further, please contact Sally Britnell at sally.
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