Management Accountant
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
About us
The Nursing Council of New Zealand is the independent regulator for nurses in Aotearoa with our purpose beingSafe nurses safe public.
We have an important mission and working for the Nursing Council is an exciting opportunity for you to use and grow your skills while working with a team that has a true purpose and take pride in the work they do.
Our work is varied and is focused on protecting the health and safety of the public by setting and monitoring standards to ensure nurses are registered competent and fit to practice.
We strive to lead health professional regulation. Our values are important to us and guide the way we work.
We are RESPECTFUL He WHAKAKOHA mātou. We act with integrity upholding the highest ethical standards seeking out and listening to the views of others. We ensure our processes are fair impartial and equitable
We Are COLLABORATIVE Ka mahi NGĀTAHI mātou. We foster strong relationships with each other and our stakeholders. We work with our regulatory partners in Aotearoa and internationally to enhance nursing practice and protect public health and safety
We are ACCOUNTABLE Ka noho HAEPAPA mātou. We promote honesty and transparency in all regulatory activities. We hold ourselves and the nursing profession to account for meeting high standards of professional conduct and competence. We place safety and well-being of the public at heart of what we do.
We are INCLUSIVE He TĀPITI mātou. We value diverse perspective and experiences. We make our processes and information accessible understandable and user-friendly
About the role
The Management Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Nursing Councils financial sustainability and strategic decision-making.
Working closely with the Finance Manager this position ensures the effective delivery of financial services to Nursing Council leadership. The role supports budgeting and forecasting processes and providing proactive insightful business analysis to inform leadership decisions.
Key responsibilities will also include contributing to special projects and improving financial systems and processes.
The role will also be involved in normal Council financial activity as required including preparing monthly and annual reports managing reconciliations ensuring we meet our robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with statutory and audit requirements.
This position requires a Chartered Accountant qualification proven experience in management accounting and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail a commitment to confidentiality and the ability to provide proactive financial advice. Upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is integral to this role.
About you
You are a Chartered Accountant with proven experience in management accounting planning and analysis and youre confident operating in a complex values driven environment. Your technical capability spans budgeting and forecasting monthly and annual reporting reconciliations cash flow management variance analysis pricing and business case development and the design and application of robust internal controls. You are highly proficient with Excel and modern financial systems and comfortable using tools to automate reporting and improve processes; Power BI or similar data visualisation experience is an advantage.
You bring strong analytical judgement and can translate financial information into clear practical advice for leadership. You work with initiative and independence while maintaining high standards of personal organisation accuracy and timeliness. Integrity is central to your approach; you are trusted to handle confidential information with discretion and uphold professional standards at all times.
You demonstrate a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi embedding tikanga and cultural safety in your work fostering positive relationships with Māori and supporting the organisations Māori responsiveness workplan. Your communication and relationship building skills are excellent enabling you to collaborate effectively across the Finance function Executive Leadership Team and wider teams and to influence continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.
Benefits
As well as a supportive team and collaborative environment we also offer:
Health insurance
Additional leave days
Flexibility and support for study
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
Long service leave
Flexible working policy
What next
If this role sounds like you then apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us what makes you right for this role. You must be based in Wellington and hold a valid working visa to be considered for the role. If you have any questions please contact Kevin Keane on We will be reviewing CVs as we go so apply now!
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Asset Management
- Business Management
- Cash Management
- Sage
- Microsoft Excel
- E-Commerce
- Systems Analysis
