Management Accountant
Join a collaborative and supportive team!
Wellington based role with hybrid working, WFH and the office.
Fixed term parental leave cover to February 2026.
Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a fresh new challenge? This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team at Te Putea Matua.
Te turanga - The role
The Finance Unit is part of The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's critical group to ensure banks' financial operations are efficient and represent value for money. The role of the Management Accountant is to work as a business partner to directorates/business units, providing accounting advice and analysis to assist with sound financial decision making.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Assist with the co-ordination of the planning and budgeting round, including providing accounting analysis and advice to all levels of management.
Prepare the information required for the monthly and quarterly financial and management reports to Executive Leadership Team and Board, including analysing variances and ensuring the provision of meaningful explanations.
Working as a business partner to directorates/business units, provide accounting assistance and support in preparing their budgets and in recording actual costs.
Assist in the preparation of the Bank's annual Financial Statements, including providing advice on appropriate reporting approaches under generally accepted accounting practice.
O pukenga - About you
You're an excellent communicator, with the ability to build relationships across multiple business groups. You're a team player and take a proactive approach with the willingness to take personal responsibility for the quality of your work.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Proven Experience as a Financial Business Partner with a collaborative approach.
In-depth knowledge of accounting standards.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical language for non-technical audiences.
An empathetic and partnering-focused approach to stakeholder engagement and management.
Experience with TechnologyOne is an advantage.
Ko wai matou - Who we are
We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.
We do all we can to support a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.
Nga painga - What we can offer you
The Reserve Bank - Te Putea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.
The anticipated appointment range for this role is $108,043 to $117,046 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).
Come join us if you want to make an impact
Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Putea Matua is about more than a job. Here you'll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.
Korero tapiri - Additional information
We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email ******.
Me pehea te tuku tono - Interested?
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Applications for this role close at midnight on 10 November. Applications must be supported by a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.
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