Public Sector Finance Manager: Accounting & Reporting

Ministry of Social Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development in Wellington is seeking a Manager Financial Accounting and Reporting to lead a large, supportive financial accounting team and oversee financial assurance and risk management. You will lead the delivery of all external financial reporting for MSD and drive change initiatives with strong communication, influencing and analytical skills in a public sector context.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a large, complex organisation and a

Qualifications

• Leading a financial accounting team
• Stakeholder relationships with government and auditors
• Change management leadership
• Strong communication, problem solving, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Lead a large financial accounting team and provide financial assurance and risk oversight
• Oversee delivery of all external financial reporting for MSD
• Build and maintain relationships with MSD, government partners, and external auditors
• Drive successful financial system and process changes

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development in Wellington is seeking a Manager Financial Accounting and Reporting to lead a large, supportive financial accounting team and oversee financial assurance and risk management. You will lead the delivery of all external financial reporting for MSD and drive change initiatives with strong communication, influencing and analytical skills in a public sector context.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a large, complex organisation and a