Financial Accountant: GAAP Reporting & Stakeholder Support

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a Financial Accountant to provide broad financial accounting support across the department. You will contribute to timely monthly and annual reporting and maintain financial information.

This role involves collaboration with the Senior Financial Accountant and Finance team, supporting the department's annual report and responses to Select Committee and Official Information Act requests, while developing expertise across reporting and

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting within a large or complex organisation.
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting and GAAP processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, ability to explain financial information simply.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Maintain financial information and provide day-to-day financial support to the business.
• Contribute to the department's annual report and responses to Parliament and OIA requests.
• Develop financial accounting expertise across reporting and financial management activities.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP & reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a Financial Accountant to provide broad financial accounting support across the department. You will contribute to timely monthly and annual reporting and maintain financial information.

This role involves collaboration with the Senior Financial Accountant and Finance team, supporting the department's annual report and responses to Select Committee and Official Information Act requests, while developing expertise across reporting and