Manager Financial Accounting and Reporting

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development in Wellington seeks a Manager Financial Accounting and Reporting to lead a large financial accounting team and ensure robust external reporting and financial assurance. You will drive change initiatives, maintain strong government and auditor relationships, and provide strategic financial leadership in a complex public sector environment.

This 12-month secondment/fixed-term role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence financial governance

Qualifications

• In-depth experience and leadership in financial accountancy within the public sector.
• Ability to build and lead a high-performing financial accounting team.
• Strong communication, influencing, problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing financial accounting team.
• Maintain and build relationships within MSD, across Government, and with internal/external Auditors.
• Lead successful change initiatives in financial reporting and processes.
• Ensure delivery of external financial reporting and financial assurance.

Skills

Financial accounting leadership

Public sector accounting

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

# Manager Financial Accounting and Reporting at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - Wairarapa## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Wellington Based*** **12 months Secondment/Fixed term*** **Excellent career move for a motivated Finance professional****About the role | Mō te tūnga**This position is a great opportunity to lead a large and supportive financial accounting team with a leading edge FMIS system.The role will provide financial assurance and risk management oversight to the organisation. And you will lead the delivery of all external financial reporting at MSD.**What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga**You will bring in-depth experience and leadership skills within financial accountancy in the public sector. You will be someone who excels at;* Building, developing and leading a high performing financial accounting team* Maintaining and building upon relationships within MSD and across Government, and with internal and external Auditors* Leading successful change initiatives* Utilising strong communication, influencing, problem solving and analytical skillsWe will offer you opportunities for professional growth to enhance your skills and in return you will take charge and a ‘make a difference' within a large and complex organisation.If this is the type of challenge you're looking for then please apply now. We'd love to hear from you!**Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga**Manager Financial Accounting Position Description**Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $142,874.00 - $177,798.00****Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 1st November 2026.****About us | Mō mātou**The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.**How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono**Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitmentTo apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your skills and experience relate to the key responsibilities listed in the position description and job advertisement.All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [e-mail] MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.**Joining us | Ko te hono mai**Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.