GNS Science is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading authority on earth science, energy, and natural hazards and risk research. We generate scientific knowledge and innovation that enables people to thrive on a changing and challenging planet. Our geoscience and materials science expertise unlocks better economic, environmental, and social outcomes for local and global partners, customers, and communities.
We enable science-backed decision making about the things that matter most. Protecting people and economies from the shock of destructive natural hazard events. Harnessing natural resources for a sustainable energy future. Keeping property and infrastructure safe and resilient in the face of geohazard events and the intensifying effects of a changing climate.
GNS Science has a 150+ year history in geoscience research and consultancy. Today, we build on this legacy, sharing critical knowledge, innovative products, and essential services for a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous future.
The role
This is a unique role, combining finance administration leadership and systems accounting. You will be leading day-to-day purchasing, payments and credit collection activities, ensuring financial compliance and promoting a supportive and high performance team environment. You'll also be the SME for the Finance module of the Workday ERP system, providing first level support to users across the organisation and driving enhancements to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our systems and processes.
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will be to:
Lead the Accounts Administration function, ensuring accurate inputs, effective controls, and compliance with internal policies and tax legislation.
Provide first level support to users of the Workday finance module; escalating tickets to the external support partner as needed.
Review Workday release notes, identify new opportunities, and ensure changes are effectively communicated to users.
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess current system capabilities, gather requirements, and prioritise system improvements.
Deliver training to non-finance staff, lifting awareness, understanding and general financial acumen across the business.
About you
You are a proactive and skilled financial professional with a passion for systems and process improvement. Your leadership style encourages growth and development within your team, and you are a skilled leader of change. You enjoy collaborating across departments and possess a strong eye for detail to ensure compliance and operational excellence. You have experience as a financial system subject matter expert and can successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Why work for GNS Science?
Our work helps New Zealanders understand and address climate change, find and use greener energy and better manage the impacts of natural disasters on their homes and communities.
People come from all over the world to work for GNS Science. We foster a positive, collaborative culture, we invest in our people and provide a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.
This is a permanent, full time (38 hours per week) role and is based at our campus in Avalon, Lower Hutt.
The salary range for this position is between $103,680 to $115,200 depending on the successful candidate's experience.
Want to know more?
View the full position description for this role here - https://www.gns.cri.nz/careers/ . Please contact ****** with any questions or queries.
Applications close: 11.55 pm on Thursday, 31 October 2024
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