DCS Financial Reporting Lead (Fixed-Term)

Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave options

Wellness package

Public transport subsidy

Generous parental leave provisions

Fitness passport

Learning and development opportunities

Access to social, networking and sport

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Te Pūtea Matua) invites applications for a fixed-term accounting role supporting the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) until June 2028. You will provide trusted financial advice, lead key reporting, budgeting and forecasting to drive sound financial outcomes.

You’ll partner with DCS leaders and stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting, ensure compliance with standards and governance, and support Treasury and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in accounting.
• CAANZ membership or be working towards Chartered Accountant status (or international equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, financial statements and management reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to provide trusted financial advice to stakeholders.
• Advanced spreadsheet and financial systems capability.
• Experience with TechnologyOne would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of DCS financial reporting, annual financial statements, budgeting and forecasting activities to support effective decision-making.
• Partner with DCS leaders and stakeholders to provide trusted accounting advice, financial insights, and support compliance with reporting, expenditure and governance requirements.
• Deliver high-quality management, Treasury, Board and regulatory reporting while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations and legislative requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting standards

Advanced spreadsheets

Education

Tertiary accounting qualification

CAANZ membership or CA status (or intl equivalent)

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Te Pūtea Matua) invites applications for a fixed-term accounting role supporting the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) until June 2028. You will provide trusted financial advice, lead key reporting, budgeting and forecasting to drive sound financial outcomes.

You’ll partner with DCS leaders and stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting, ensure compliance with standards and governance, and support Treasury and regulatory reporting.