Lead, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Greater Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Learning & development

Medical & trauma insurance

EAP including Rongoā Māori providers

Generous annual leave

Tangihanga leave

Inclusive culture

Social clubs

Job summary

Greater Wellington's Finance and Risk Group seeks a Team Leader Financial Accounting to guide a three-person team in delivering accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance from our Wellington office. You will oversee annual reporting, manage the external audit relationship, provide expert technical accounting advice, and drive improvements in controls and processes.

Candidates with CA ANZ and strong governance experience will thrive in this role, with opportunities for development and

Qualifications

• CA ANZ or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in financial reporting and technical accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and governance.
• Experience managing external audits and tax compliance.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality financial and statutory reporting.
• Manage the annual reporting process and external audit relationship.
• Provide expert technical accounting advice on standards, legislation and taxation.
• Oversee rates-related activities and stakeholder relationships with authorities.
• Support financial reporting for subsidiaries.
• Drive continuous improvements of controls, systems and processes.
• Develop team capability and foster a high-performing culture.

Skills

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

External audits

Tax compliance

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CA ANZ or equivalent

Job description

Greater Wellington's Finance and Risk Group seeks a Team Leader Financial Accounting to guide a three-person team in delivering accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance from our Wellington office. You will oversee annual reporting, manage the external audit relationship, provide expert technical accounting advice, and drive improvements in controls and processes.

Candidates with CA ANZ and strong governance experience will thrive in this role, with opportunities for development and