Financial Accountant
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$ 80749 - 85649
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Job Description
FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION TE RATOKA PŪTEA
FINANCIAL CONTROL
The role Te mahi
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join our central Financial Control this role you will perform advanced accounting audit taxation group reporting and related activities for the University and its subsidiaries. You will ensure that key information included in University and Group accounts is managed effectively efficiently and to a high standard within required deadlines. As a trusted advisor youll deliver expert financial advice while maintaining the integrity of financial information and ensuring compliance with relevant standards policies and legislation.
Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
You will be a hands-on accountant someone who loves connecting and building relationships with those around them. Youll bring a detail-oriented mindset exceptional organisational skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines. You must have high-level communication interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and professionally.
Other skills and qualifications required include:
Tertiary qualified and CA membership with a recognised professional body.
Strong grasp of accounting standards especially those relevant to public sector.
Understanding of local tax law compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
Confident communicator comfortable supporting and mentoring team members and colleagues.
Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Pasifika values.
About our team Mō te tīma
Te Ratoka Pūtea the Financial Services Division plays a crucial role in ensuring financial stability and efficiency through key functions including Financial Accounting Services Management Accounting Services Procurement and Financial Systems.
Further details Pūroko
This is a fixed-term role (December 2025 to December 2026 - 13 months) full time (37.5 hours) position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
The appointments range for this role is $80749 to $85649. Top of range $100776.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
We offer competitive salary five weeks annual leave a 6.75% superannuation scheme and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.
For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Charné Hudson via the contact details below
Application Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received and the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Charne Hudson
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Employment Type
Full Time
