Financial Systems & Reporting Accountant

Mackenzie District Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional memberships

Retail discounts

Job summary

Mackenzie District Council invites applications for a Financial/Systems Accountant in our Fairlie office. This permanent, full-time role blends financial accounting, reporting, systems and business partnering to keep our financial information accurate and compliant while supporting managers with budgets and forecasts.

You'll lead monthly reconciliations, asset management, and audit readiness, manage the general ledger and budgeting modules, and help develop user-friendly reports and dashboards.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Accounting with 5+ years practical experience.
• Experience with financial systems, general ledger structures, data transfer and manipulation.
• Membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or equivalent professional body.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP system knowledge; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead key financial accounting and reporting processes, including monthly reconciliations, annual financial reporting, fixed assets and audit requirements.
• Manage and support Council’s financial systems, including the general ledger, budgeting and forecasting modules.
• Provide financial advice and ensure statutory and financial compliance.
• Develop and improve financial reports, dashboards, systems and processes to make information easier to access and use.

Skills

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CAANZ membership or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Mackenzie District Council invites applications for a Financial/Systems Accountant in our Fairlie office. This permanent, full-time role blends financial accounting, reporting, systems and business partnering to keep our financial information accurate and compliant while supporting managers with budgets and forecasts.

You'll lead monthly reconciliations, asset management, and audit readiness, manage the general ledger and budgeting modules, and help develop user-friendly reports and dashboards.