Financial Accountant

2 weeks ago

Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Qualifications Authority Full time

New Zealand Qualifications Authority – Wellington, North IslandFull timeFinancial Accountant – Permanent, Full TimeWellington BasedWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records in the general ledger, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and preparing financial statements that reflect the financial health of NZQA.Managing the Financial Accounting team of four, this role will lead the team in completing core transactional processing, developing and maintaining effective financial procedures, ensuring internal control processes are operating as prescribed, implementing process/system improvements, and completing regulatory reporting requirements for both external and internal reporting.Key Responsibilities will include:Financial reporting and analysisPrepare and present financial reports, and statutory financial statements, monitor budgets/ Balance Sheet and Cashflow StatementManage the month-end and year-end financial general ledger close processesCoordinate audit processes with external auditors, and provide supporting documentation and financial analytical reviews and management commentariesTeam leadership and management of workflowsLeading, managing and mentoring a team of four Finance staff to provide accounting and transactional processing servicesPromote a culture of customer service and continuous improvement within the team.Accurate and timely financial processingMaintain the accuracy of the general ledger by ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled by the Finance teamEnsure internal control processes are operating as prescribed, including timely completion and clearance of bank and general ledger account reconciliationsEnsure effective Treasury management processes e.g. update and monitoring of cashflow forecast and term deposit investmentsSkills and experienceProven experience in a financial accounting role, preferably in the public sectorStrong knowledge of NZ public sector entity financial reporting standardsExperience in leading, managing and mentoring a teamExcellent IT skills, e.g. Excel spreadsheets for data analysis and reportingExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure and manage competing priorities to meet tight deadlinesDetail oriented, accurate and ability to work independently and in a teamConfident, self-motivated with a positive attitude to workQualificationsProfessional chartered accountancy qualification.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldAbout usNZQA is a te reo Maori learning organisation and is committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace. NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Maori and Pacific staff and has active Maori and Pacific staff networks which contribute to NZQA's strategic action plans - Te Kokiritanga and Takiala Pasifika.What we can offer:A supportive team / whanau environmentA role with lots of varietyDevelopment and career progression opportunitiesApply NowFor more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click 'apply now' to access these links.If you would like to discuss further, please contact Sally Britnell at ****** close at 5.00 pm on 24 October 2024.
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