Accountant

Te Haeata / The OpportunityWe are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team of finance professionals.You Will Be Responsible Forcompleting monthly, annual, and other financial reporting both for internal and external purposes, including CFISnet reportingassist with the external audit processassist with managing the month end process, including completing month end tasksreview reconciliations and tax returnscontribute to key Government budget requirements, including baseline updates and preparation of Estimates of Appropriationsprovide technical accounting advicesupporting and guiding other team members.

O Pukenga / Skills And ExperienceNo candidate will meet every single desired qualification.

If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Havedemonstrated experience within the public sector or large complex environment with the ability to influence key stakeholdersprevious experience in Government financial accounting and understanding the Machinery of Government would be advantageousknowledge and demonstrable competence in financial accounting practices and proceduresan ability to analyse technical accounting issues and provide advice to business units in relation to accounting requirements and financial impactsattention to detail and high level of accuracy, along with proven written and oral communication skillsa passion for improving business processes while maintaining a strong internal control environmenta self-starter, with the ability to use initiative, pre-empt information requests and be approachable with a can-do attitudea commitment to building Maori capability - both personally and within the teamholding or working towards being a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent).

Mo Matou / About UsAt Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.The Financial Accounting function is one of four teams within the Financial Control Team, which also includes Transactional Services, FMIS, and Banking.

We are a team of seven that works together to achieve our deadlines and goals.Joining Te Tahu o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi / What\'s great about working hereBenefits4.4 weeks holiday leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee our full range of benefits here.Utu a-tau / SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $84,562 and $116,273 based on skills and experience.Tono Mai / How To ApplyTo apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website.

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.Applications close on Tuesday, 30 September 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.If you have any questions, please contact

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