An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Accountant to join a well-established public sector organisation with a national mandate and strong purpose.
This role sits within a central finance function and plays a critical part in delivering high-quality financial and management accounting, statutory reporting, and month-end processes. You’ll work closely with finance business partners, transaction teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver detailed financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making
- Prepare and process month-end journals and reconciliations
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting activities
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger, fixed assets, and internal controls
- Contribute to statutory reporting, including annual financial statements
- Prepare public sector returns and submissions (e.g. Treasury reporting)
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Support finance system administration, enhancements, and upgrades
- Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems
About You
You’ll be a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a complex, regulated environment and collaborating across teams.
You will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in financial and/or management accounting
- A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. BCom or equivalent)
- CAANZ (or equivalent) membership
- Sound knowledge of public sector financial reporting standards
- Strong finance systems capability and advanced Excel (PowerBI desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with diverse stakeholders
Why Apply?
- Meaningful work supporting national resilience and community outcomes
- Exposure to complex public sector reporting and assurance processes
- Collaborative, values-driven culture
To find out more, please get in touch with Peter Campbell on 0272013755 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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