Senior Financial Accountant

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Five weeks annual leave

Wellness leave

Professional development

Job summary

Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua in Wellington seeks a senior finance professional to lead financial reporting, maintain strong controls, and support strategic decisions. The role demands CA qualification, advanced Excel, and experience with large datasets, delivering statutory and management reports.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive improvements across finance processes, and contribute to external reporting obligations, including Board and Audit Committee engagements.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Strong accounting and reporting expertise.
• Advanced Excel and large datasets experience.
• Proactive, team-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, and fixed asset accounting.
• Prepare and review statutory, regulatory, and management reporting.
• Lead the production of the annual financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements.
• Deliver financial information and forecasts for central government reporting and fiscal updates.
• Provide technical accounting advice and maintain accounting policies across the organisation.
• Support Board and Audit Committee reporting and responses to external requests.
• Build strong relationships across the Bank to deliver high-quality financial outcomes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

TechnologyOne (FMIS) Ci Anywhere

Job description

Te tūranga | The role

Bring along your extensive technical accounting experienceLead the financial reporting while partnering with senior stakeholders.Enjoy flexible working, five weeks annual leave, wellness leave, and ongoing professional development.

This is a key role responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes. Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance and Financial Systems, you'll take a lead role in delivering financial accounting and reporting activities across Te Pūtea Matua. You'll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial information and supporting key internal and external reporting obligations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, and fixed asset accounting.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory, regulatory, and management reporting.
• Lead the production of the annual financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements.
• Delivering financial information and forecasts for The Treasury reporting and fiscal update processes.
• Providing technical accounting expertise and advice across the organisation including maintaining accounting policies.
• Supporting Board and Audit Committee reporting and contributing to responses for OIAs, Parliamentary Questions, and other external requests.
• Building strong relationships across the Bank to deliver high-quality financial outcomes.

Ō pūkenga - About you

We're looking for a collaborative and technically strong finance professional who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering high-quality outcomes. You'll bring:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial accounting and reporting expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Experience preparing statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large and complex datasets.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with TechnologyOne (FMIS) Ci Anywhere would be advantageous.

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $128,699 to $142,999 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).

Ngā painga - What we can offer you

We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.

Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job.

Here you'll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information

We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process.

Applications for this role close on Tuesday 13th October 2026.