Public Sector Financial Accountant – Reporting & Controls

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Finance transformation at Police National Headquarters, Wellington. You’ll lead financial accounting and reporting, coordinating with Treasury, Inland Revenue and auditors to ensure accurate, transparent financial statements for a $3B+ public sector organisation.

In this team-leader role, you’ll drive improvements in controls, reporting practices and processes, delivering high-quality insights to support decision-making

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting and external reporting experience within a large, complex organisation.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and public sector reporting requirements.
• Experience managing taxation and statutory compliance obligations (GST, FBT, withholding tax).
• High attention to detail with an outcome-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting to Treasury and support annual financial statements.
• Deliver accurate financial forecasts, cashflow reporting, and budget insights.
• Manage GST, FBT, withholding tax, and other statutory obligations.
• Partner with stakeholders across Police and external agencies to provide trusted financial advice.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, and enhance reporting outcomes.

Skills

Financial accounting

External reporting

Public sector reporting

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

New Zealand Police is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Finance transformation at Police National Headquarters, Wellington. You’ll lead financial accounting and reporting, coordinating with Treasury, Inland Revenue and auditors to ensure accurate, transparent financial statements for a $3B+ public sector organisation.

In this team-leader role, you’ll drive improvements in controls, reporting practices and processes, delivering high-quality insights to support decision-making