Senior Management Accountant

Overview

Job Number : ROLE DESCRIPTION

Role Title :

Senior Management Accountant

Number of Direct Reports :

Directorate :

Corporate and Finance

Budget : Nil

Reports To :

Finance Manager – Business Partnering, Financial and Business Performance

Location : Wellington

Public Service

Ka mahitahi matou o te ratonga tumatanui kia hei painga mo nga tangata o Aotearoa i aianei, a, hei nga ra ki tua hoki.

He kawenga tino whaitake ta matou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i ana hononga ki a ngai Maori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ka tautoko matou i te kawanatanga manapori.

Ka whakakotahingia matou e te wairua whakarato ki o matou hapori, a, e arahina ana matou e nga matapono me nga tikanga matua o te ratonga tumatanui i roto i a matour mahi.

In the publicservice we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future.

We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Maori under the Treaty of Waitangi.

We support democratic government.

We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

You can find out more about what this means at (

Role of Tertiary Education Commission (Te Amorangi Matauranga Matua)

Our purpose

To shape a dynamic system that delivers lifelong learning and equips learners, communities and employers for success.

Our vision

A resilient, prosperous New Zealand – where every person has the skills, knowledge and confidence to create a fulfilling life.

To matou putake

Tareia te punaha kia hihiri, ko te ako taumano te hua- kia rite ai nga akonga, nga hapori me nga kaituku mahi mo te angitu.

To matou wawata

Kia tu aumangea, kia taurikura a Aotearoa- kei a te katoa nga pukenga, te matauranga me te whakamanawa e tipu ai te mauri ora.

Our Values and Behaviours

Work together for success

We do this by :

actively looking for input from others

crafting a safe, open environment for sharing ideas

valuing other people's contributions and perspectives

Connect with people

We do this by :

creating culturally affirming spaces with shared dignity

treating others with kindness, respect and generosity

supporting who we work with and the work they do

Service matters

We do this by :

asking questions and listening, with empathy, to understand

helping everyone involved by resolving promptly and accurately

learning from the people we work with and for

Do the right thing

We do this by :

being consistent with our talk and walk

acting with honesty and accountability, even when it's hard

giving it our all and delivering

More information can be found on our website :

Directorate

The Corporate & Finance Directorate is responsible for the development and delivery of financial and business support services to enable the organisation to operate effectively and efficiently.

It provides assurance to the Board and Crown monitoring agencies regarding the effective governance, management of financial risk and integrity of the financial management system.

It delivers financial control and monitoring, and business support and advice around HR management, organisational planning and reporting, programme management, risk, procurement and property services.

Role Purpose

The role will provide accounting information and advice to assist managers to make financial decisions to manage the business.

The role will provide end to end general accounting and financial management activities associated with planning, budgeting, forecasting, management support and performance reporting.

Key Accountabilities

Management Accountant activities

Preparation, analysis and delivery of the annual operating budgets and forecasts.

Advising on strategic planning and business planning.

Variance analysis and monthly reporting.

Ownership of the month end processing.

Financial training and upskilling of responsibility centre managers and customers as required.

Prepare and deliver financial reports to Board level standard.

Provide financial analysis and direction to responsibility centre managers and other customers as required.

Keeping informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in management accounting.

Project Accounting

Evaluate and establish financial business requirements for new projects and activities, assist with developing business cases as required.

Provide advice, reporting and financial support on operating and capital projects.

Escalate issues and risk appropriately.

Relationship management

Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure they are involved, informed, and consulted as needed.

Demonstrates strong cultural intelligence, the ability to operate effectively in diverse cultural contexts, and the ability to apply cultural analysis to TEC work.

Can identify the importance of, and appropriately incorporate, tikanga and te reo Maori into thinking, planning, and business practices.

Risk management

Contributes to risk identification at a Directorate and organisational level to manage emerging issues and events.

Continuous improvement

Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, maintenance and review of systems, policies, procedures and practices necessary for the efficient and efficient operation of the team.

Contributes to optimising the performance of the directorate and the TEC as a whole, including achieving through others.

Proactive awareness of health and safety in the workplace

Ensure knowledge and understanding of health, safety and wellbeing.

Comply with the TEC's health and safety policies and procedures for reporting accidents and hazards.

Key Relationships

Internal :

Financial Control Team; Responsibility Centre managers; Executive Leadership Team.

External :

External stakeholders as determined by the work programme; External agencies – either those contacting or with an interest in the work of this team, or those that have similar functions; Audit NZ; Vendors, suppliers, contractors and consultants.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required

The position holder will have :

Relevant tertiary qualification and hold qualified Chartered Accountant status with CAANZ or a similar professional qualification.

Experience preparing operating and capital budgets.

Experience working with projects managing both capital and operational budgets.

Proven ability to develop relationships with non-accountants.

Very good written and oral communication skills.

Proven organisation and time management skills.

Advanced excel abilities (e.g. Pivot tables, SUMIF function, lookups).

Experience using a mid-size financial management information system (TechnologyOne preferred but not required).

Good written and oral communication skills; Proven organisation and time management skills.

TEC Core Competencies

TEC staff working as one organisation are expected to demonstrate the following competencies :

Connects with people – Level 1

Is customer focussed and continually looks to improve

Tailors messages to the audience

Values diversity and is culturally aware

Effectively negotiates mutual expectations and builds rapport

Builds and manages relationships

Is a team player – Level 1

Works well with a variety of teams and groups

Can work with peers openly and constructively, sharing their own views while considering alternate perspectives

Is trusted and supported by peers

Ensures their approach to collaborative issues is appropriate and positive

Is an ambassador and champion for 'One TEC' – Level 1

Communicates vision helping people to understand what we are doing and why

Breaks down 'silos', works across boundaries and collaborates with others to achieve organisational results

Is innovative and breaks barriers – Level 1

Sees how new ideas can work, and is able to make the hard decisions about which should be pursued or not

Is unafraid to suggest new and different approaches

Can sell new ideas in a tough environment

Has the cultural capability to drive beneficial outcomes for Maori learners – Level 1

Proactively considers ways to ensure Maori learners enjoy and achieve tertiary education success, and acts on them

Thinks, plans and incorporates tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori into TEC business and practices

Understands and encourages self and others to embrace Maori cultural capability

Role Specific Competencies

Has energy and drive – Level 1

Believes in self to make a difference

Takes decisions and follows through

Is resilient, sets and achieves challenging goals

Manages resources – Level 1

Knows how TEC systems and processes work and makes suggestions for improvement

Establishes clear priorities and allocates resources accordingly

Manages budgets effectively

Technical / Professional expertise – Level 2

Has the know-how to carry out the role to a high standard

Strives to ensure technical / professional knowledge is maintained and up to date

Is quick to grasp new, complex information and ideas, then apply appropriately

Is organised and systematic – Level 1

Uses the appropriate resources and people to effectively achieve outcomes

Can plan and manage multiple pieces of work without compromising delivery

Understands organisational requirements and processes and uses these effectively to deliver

Looks ahead to identify and manage issues

Sees where efficient delivery can be accomplished through simplifying the what and how being done

Handles ambiguity – Level 1

Can manage their own reactions to change and changing situations, and seeks appropriate support

Is able to work in an environment of uncertainty

Can cope with, and find a way through, risk and the unknown

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