Financial Accountant

DIA; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) in Wellington is seeking a Financial Accountant to deliver broad financial accounting support, support monthly and annual reporting, and help maintain accurate financial information across the organisation.

You will work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and the wider Finance team, contribute to the department’s annual report, and assist with responses to Select Committee and Official Information Act requests while developing your accounting

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting, ideally in a large or complex organisation.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, GAAP, and accounting processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain financial information simply.
• Proactive and organised with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and annual financial reporting and maintain financial information.
• Contribute to the Department's annual report and respond to Select Committee and OIA requests.
• Work with the Senior Financial Accountant and Finance team on reporting and accounting activities.
• Provide day-to-day financial support to the business.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP knowledge

Numerical analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation & deadlines

Job description

About Us |Mōmātou

Enterprise Services | NukuToiereplays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisationoperatesand succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function, the branch delivers high-impact services across finance, people and culture, communications,technologyand strategy,governanceand risk, supporting informed decision-making and strong organisational performance.

The role |Tetūnga

As Financial Accountant, you’ll provide broad financial accounting support across the Department, working closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and wider Finance team. You’ll contribute to accurate and timely monthly and annual reporting, help maintain financial information and provide day-to-day financial support to the business.

You’ll also contribute to the Department’s annual report and support responses to Select Committee and Official Information Act requests. This is a varied role where you’ll build your financial accounting expertise while working across a range of reporting, accounting and financial management activities.

What you bring |Nōuterourou

• Financial accounting experience, ideally within a large or complex organisation
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting, GAAP and financial accounting processes
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with good attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information simply
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

For you |Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see whywe'rea great placeto work check out our websitehttps://www.dia.govt.nz/

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The salary range for this roleis$94,499 - $117,598, with appointments likely to be made at the midpoint of $104,998.

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Applications for this role close5pm, Sunday 27 September 2026.

If you have anyquestions,please emailAnnemarie Booth - [e-mail]