Accounting Analyst

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will be providing a wide range of accounting support as part of the Corporate Finance Office (CFO) with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

This role supports the delivery of best practice accounting across the organisation and is responsible for maintaining effective systems to meet NZDF's transactional accounting responsibilities.


Duties for this role include:

  • Handling a wide range of financial tasks including fixed assets management, tax compliance and reconciliations, payroll accounting, internal control and monitoring;
  • Providing financial analysis and advice on fixed assets, tax, and payroll issues;
  • Investigating financial anomalies and providing effective support to Audit NZ and Internal Audit teams;
  • Advising stakeholders on accounting transactions, processes and deadlines; and
  • Providing support to wider CFO teams as needed.

Please Note:
The formal title for this role within NZDF is Senior Accounting Analyst.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will be an enthusiastic self-starter who can manage your own workload effectively and be able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team.

This role requires strong attention to detail and an ability to communicate technical financial information with non-technical audiences, while following up on deadlines or pushing back on issues as needed.


Ideally, you will also have:

  • Experience within an accounting role, or studying towards an accounting degree;
  • Experience with ERP packages such as SAP, Oracle or similar accounting software;
  • Ability to operate to deadlines, multitask and proactively plan ahead;
  • Knowledge and understanding of GST, FBT, WHT, and PAYE Pay Day Reporting;
  • Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to engage and influence; and
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills as well as problem solving skills.
Mō mātou | About Us

The purpose of the CFO Portfolio is to assist the Governments and NZDF utilise resources to deliver an optimised military effect through the provision of strategic financial management services enabling integrated capability decisions.

NZDF Finance indirectly supports the Output Plan by providing financial services to support decisions or through the provision of specialist financial support to our business customers.

Our people also contribute thoughts, ideas and observations from a multi-disciplined perspective to all levels of the NZDF to help with the formation and implementation of strategy.

The Business Services Group within CFO Portfolio is responsible for the effective management of corporate purchasing, accounts payable and Treasury payment functions (PTP) as well as transactional accounting and compliance (including fixed assets, payroll accounting, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations and tax compliance activities.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Full time ongoing work.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Free onsite parking and easy commute.
  • Flexible working environment and positive culture.
  • Opportunities for career development.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Sunday 9 July 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

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