Senior Management Accountant

OverviewKo Wai Matou – Who Are We – At Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ), our purpose is to take New Zealand's education experiences to the world, delivering enduring economic, social, and cultural benefits.

We are a global government agency that partners with local and international stakeholders to grow the value of New Zealand's international education sector.

Our vision is bold to more than double the export value of international education by

Through research, insights, and strong relationships, we aim to create a better future for learners, education providers, and New Zealand.Te ahua o Te Turanga – Nature of the positionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Management Accountant to join our Strategy, Capability & Performance Group.

This pivotal role is responsible for leading ENZ's management accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts, and providing insightful financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making.

As a trusted financial advisor, you will build strong partnerships across the organisation, empowering managers with the financial knowledge and tools they need to achieve their goals.

You will also mentor and develop finance team members, enhance systems and processes, and ensure compliance with public sector and audit requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives on delivering results, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about continuous improvement in financial management and capability building.Nga tino Pukenga / Wheako – Essential skills / experiencesTo Succeed In This Role, You Will BringCA / CPA qualified Accountant with tertiary degree in Accounting or Commerce and 5+ years' experience in management or financial accounting.Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis within commercial or public sector environments.Strong knowledge of NZ public sector finance, including Crown Entity legislation, Public Finance Act, and tax compliance.Excellent communicator with proven ability to partner with non-financial managers and build organisational financial capability.Advanced user of financial systems (Business Central, TechOne, Navision), Excel, and Power BI; able to deputise for the CFO when required.Te Tono – How To ApplyTo view the position description and apply, please visit our careers website : careers.enz.govt.nz.Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and a CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience.Please confirm in your application that you are legally entitled to work in New Zealand.Applications close at 9am, Monday 10 November

• (NZT).

Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionAccounting / AuditingIndustriesAccounting

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