Finance Accounting Team Lead - Flexible Hours

Ministry Of Justice; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks holiday leave (pro‑rata)

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in New Zealand is hiring a 1-year fixed term Team Leader Financial Accounting. You will lead a team delivering external reporting, maintain controls, and support taxation compliance.

You will mentor staff and drive improvements across reporting cycles and audits. You will partner with stakeholders, provide technical accounting advice, and contribute to significant process enhancements and governance strengthening.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of government financial management legislation, policies, and IPSAS.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external reporting.
• Leading, coaching and developing a financial accounting team.
• Ability to provide technical accounting advice for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a financial accounting team responsible for external reporting.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment and support taxation compliance.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach staff to build capability and quality outcomes.

Skills

Financial accounting leadership

External reporting

Governance & policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Full CA membership or equivalent

Job description

Ministry of Justice in New Zealand is hiring a 1-year fixed term Team Leader Financial Accounting. You will lead a team delivering external reporting, maintain controls, and support taxation compliance.

You will mentor staff and drive improvements across reporting cycles and audits. You will partner with stakeholders, provide technical accounting advice, and contribute to significant process enhancements and governance strengthening.