Assistant Treasury Accountant

The Treasury of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Employee networks

Job summary

The Treasury of New Zealand – Te Tai Ōhanga, Wellington or Auckland-based, seeks an Assistant Treasury Accountant for the NZDM division on a permanent basis. You will focus on delivering accurate financial accounting and timely management reporting to support decision-making.

You will prepare monthly/annual Crown Fiscal reporting, advise on Treasury disclosures, and coordinate with third-party providers to ensure tax compliance.

Qualifications

• CAANZ membership or actively working towards it.
• Experience accounting for financial instruments.
• Understanding of risk management principles for financial instruments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with people from a range of technical backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and self-manage.
• Demonstrates high standards of professional conduct, integrity, and ethical practice.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of management and financial accounting for NZDM activities.
• Produce timely, accurate management reporting to support decision-making.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting data for Crown Fiscal Reporting.
• Provide advice on NZDM financial disclosures for Treasury reporting.
• Work with third-party providers to maintain accurate financial records and meet tax requirements.
• Provide first-level technical accounting advice on Treasury products and NZDM activities.
• Ensure key operational controls are completed and remain effective.
• Support the continuous improvement of NZDM accounting systems, controls, and processes.
• Contribute within the Accounting and Settlement teams responsible for the provision of quality settlement processes for NZDM and Treasury transactions.
• Contribute to accounting and settlement projects as required including developing accounting requirements and determining testing plans.

Skills

Financial instruments

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-management

Professional conduct

Education

CAANZ membership or working towards it

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

The Treasury of New Zealand – Wellington Central, North Island

At the Treasury – Te Tai Ōhanga, we’re focused on securing a better future for Aotearoa New Zealand and the people who call it home. As the Government’s lead economic and financial advisor, we work to lift living standards now and for generations to come. We want Aotearoa to be prosperous, and for that prosperity to be sustainable and inclusive so all New Zealander’s can take part in a healthy and resilient economy and society.

Our talented people bring their diverse experience to some of the country’s most complex and inter-connected issues, including child wellbeing, climate change, health, housing and sustainable public financing. Every day, they influence, advise, and support Ministers, Crown Chief Executives and Government decision-makers to shape a thriving future for Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Debt Management (NZDM) division interacts closely with global financial markets. It is responsible for executing the Government's borrowing requirements and providing financial market expertise to the wider Crown. NZDM also contributes to the conduct of sustainable and stable fiscal policy. The debt programme provides the critical sovereign benchmark that supports the functioning of New Zealand’s financial markets.

We are looking to recruit for an Assistant Treasury Accountantin the New Zealand Debt Management (NZDM) division on a permanent basis.

In this role you will:

• Contribute to the delivery of management and financial accounting for NZDM activities.
• Produce timely, accurate management reporting to support decision-making.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting data for Crown Fiscal Reporting.
• Provide advice on NZDM financial disclosures for Treasury reporting.
• Work with third-party providers to maintain accurate financial records and meet tax requirements.
• Provide first-level technical accounting advice on Treasury products and NZDM activities.
• Ensure key operational controls are completed and remain effective.
• Support the continuous improvement of NZDM accounting systems, controls, and processes.
• Contribute within the Accounting andSettlementsteam responsible for the provision of quality settlement processes for NZDM and Treasury transactions.
• Contribute toaccounting andsettlementprojects as required including developing accounting requirements anddeterminingtesting plans.

This is a permanent,full-time position (40hours per week) based ineitherWellington or Auckland, New Zealand.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CAANZ membership, or actively working towards it.
• Experience accounting for financial instruments.
• Understanding of risk management principles for financial instruments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with people from a range of technical backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and self-manage.
• Demonstrates high standards of professional conduct, integrity, and ethical practice.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

This is an important job and that’s why we’ll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance as well as having five weeks annual leave, adjusted proportionally for part-time hours. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We’ll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.

The base salary range for this role is band 15F: $80,496– $100,745.

Appointments will be made based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the role.

For more information and a kōrero please contact us at******@treasury.govt.nz.

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