Taranaki Regional Council Stratford, Taranaki Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region's best interests.We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction. Mo te tunga | About the roleWe are looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Lead to provide innovative technical leadership to our Finance Team and support to the Finance Manager. This position is fixed term (12 months full time) covering maternity leave.This role will lead the monthly financial reporting function and the Annual Report preparation. Familiarity with audit processes, income tax, indirect tax returns, and payroll will all be part of the skillset needed for this role. A commitment to ongoing process and system development is essential as we imbed our new finance system.This a small, tight knit team who all work collaboratively together so there is definitely an emphasis on teamwork. Of course this role will also be supported by the Finance Manager and Director – Corporate Services.For the job description please click on below link:You will be a qualified chartered accountant and ideally have at least 3-5 years work experience. As a senior member of the team you would have warm and constructive approach with the attitude of leading by example.We like to set people up for success so you'll be a leading applicant if you also have:a desire to lead and develop others in the Finance Teamexcellent customer service and communication skillsintegrity, honesty and the ability to operate with confidential informationexcellent attention to detail and time management skillsA degree in either Accounting or Finance and membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Interested? Here's how to applyClick on the 'apply' button , fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.Don't meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you're excited about this role, but don't meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we're looking for.For any further details or any questions, please contact our People and Wellness team on (06) 765 7127 . Applications must be made directly through our website.Please note we are currently moving careers portals so if you would like to hear about any future vacancies, please sign up indicating which areas of the Council you are interested in.Applications close on 19 April 2024. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we have received sufficient applications. Please submit your applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
