Financial Accounting Team Lead — Flexible Hours

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a 1-year fixed term Team Leader Financial Accounting in Wellington to lead a high-performing team delivering external reporting and maintaining robust financial controls.

You will provide technical accounting leadership across reporting cycles, assist external audits, and drive improvements while mentoring staff to build capability and ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of government financial management legislation and IPSAS.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external reporting in a complex organisation.
• Leadership experience building and coaching a financial accounting team in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a financial accounting team responsible for external reporting and controls.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, and governance.

Skills

Leadership

External reporting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic planning

Organisational skills

CA membership

Education

CA/Chartered Accountant

Tools

FMIS

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a 1-year fixed term Team Leader Financial Accounting in Wellington to lead a high-performing team delivering external reporting and maintaining robust financial controls.

You will provide technical accounting leadership across reporting cycles, assist external audits, and drive improvements while mentoring staff to build capability and ensure quality outcomes.