Senior Financial Accountant
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 111458 - 138704
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Type: Permanent
Hours:Full time
Location:Wellington
Business Group: Finance
Branch:Enterprise Services
Salary:$111458 - $138704
About the Role
This role is central to delivering high-quality financial reporting advice and accountability. Youll lead processes for year-end reporting Select Committee Parliamentary Questions and OIA responses and manage external audit processes. Youll also provide technical financial accounting advice and help shape financial policy and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Help maintain effective internal financial controls.
- Lead financial and performance reporting processes ensuring compliance with GAAP Treasury instructions and relevant legislation.
- Respond to OIA requests Select Committee questions and WPQs.
- Provide PBE IPSAS advice and support decision-making with financial accounting insights.
- Maintain and improve financial policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including Treasury and auditors.
Selection criteria
- Proven experience in a senior financial accounting role particularly in the public sector.
- Experience in the preparation of Annual Report financial statements and supporting external audits.
- Experience responding to OIAs Select Committee questions WPQOs.
- CFIS understanding.
- Extensive use of computerised accounting systems.
- In-depth understanding of public sector financial reporting management and accountability.
- Strong technical knowledge of the Public Finance Act Public Service Act GAAP and PBE IPSAS.
- Fully qualified Chartered Accountant or Certified Chartered Accountant.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of a large organisation.
Why Join Us
At the Department of Internal Affairs we serve and connect people communities and government to build a safe prosperous and respected nation. Youll be part of a team that values collaboration continuous improvement and the spirit of public service. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
Applications close:Midday Monday 24 November 2025
For more information please contact: Manager Financial Accounting and Control.
Job description:To review the full job description please clickhere.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
- ERP Systems
About Company
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
