Senior Finance Assistant

3 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.
The Open Polytechnic - Kuratini Tuwhera is is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider with an enviable reputation in the vocational sector. We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 35,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.
We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Initial Teacher Education, Te Reo, Real Estate, Social Work, Construction and Business. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Senior Finance Assistant is a cross functional processing-oriented position that works with Finance Assistants and Finance team peers to ensure the timely and accurate processing of information into the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), including invoice processing and payment of suppliers, accounts receivable and collection of outstanding debt from customers. 
Having experience in accounts payable and receivable, the Senior Finance Assistant is responsible for managing complex queries and providing support to the Finance Assistants. The Senior Finance Assistant works in a team reporting to the Finance Manager, in the Open Polytechnic Financial Services team.
Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role
- At least 3 years' experience an accounts and administrative position with well-developed skills in accounts procedures. 
- Good interpersonal and oral communication skills, both face to face and in telephone contact. 
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate information effectively. 
- Well-developed word processing, data processing and spread sheeting skills. 
- Highly developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to successfully manage workflows and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. 
- Skilled in systematic and logical working methods 
- Confidence in dealing with a wide range of people and commitment to providing high quality service to clients. 
- Works well both independently and as a team member. 
- Sound judgement, discretion and diplomacy. 
- A high level of initiative and self-management skills.

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou - Why you should join our team
We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options (including working from home), a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café. We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.
Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.

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