DCS Financial Reporting Lead – Fixed-Term

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Putea Matua is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS). The role leads financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and provides trusted accounting advice across the organisation.

You will partner with DCS leaders, ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax and governance requirements, and deliver high-quality management, 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.
• Sound judgement and the ability to think strategically across a broad range of issues.

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 and regulatory reporting while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations and legislative requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Advanced spreadsheets

Financial systems

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting qualification (tertiary)

CAANZ membership / Chartered Accountant (or international equivalent)

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Putea Matua is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS). The role leads financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and provides trusted accounting advice across the organisation.

You will partner with DCS leaders, ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax and governance requirements, and deliver high-quality management, Treasury and regulatory reporting.