Senior Systems Accountant

Wellington City Council; Wellington; Hybride; NZD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Learning and development programmes

Résumé du poste

Wellington City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Accountant to lead the evolution of our finance technology environment, partnering with finance professionals, technology experts and business leaders to deliver system improvements that strengthen controls and reporting.

You will own TechnologyOne (OneCouncil) initiatives, drive upgrades, automation and integrations, and ensure governance, data integrity and compliance across finance systems.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with complex financial systems in a large organisation.
• Advanced TechnologyOne experience, including CiA.
• Experience delivering systems implementations, upgrades and integrations.
• Knowledge of reporting, automation, workflows, APIs, ETLs, SQL.
• Professional accounting qualifications (CA, CPA or equivalent).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and passion for innovation.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and optimisation of TechnologyOne (OneCouncil).
• Drive system upgrades, enhancements, and implementation projects.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Provide expert advice on financial systems architecture, controls, integrations, and reporting.
• Support technical solutions involving workflows, APIs, ETLs, data warehouses, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Ensure robust governance, data integrity, and compliance across finance systems.
• Mentor others and help build organisational capability in financial systems and technology.

Connaissances

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Business analysis

Continuous improvement

Formation

CA / CPA or equivalent

Outils

TechnologyOne CiA

SQL

APIs

ETL

Data warehouses

Reporting tools

Description du poste

Bring finance and technology together to make a city work better.

Behind every great city is a team making sure the systems that support it are efficient, reliable, and ready for the future.

At Wellington City Council (WCC), we're looking for an experienced Senior Systems Accountant to lead the evolution of our finance technology environment and help us unlock new ways of working through smarter systems, automation, and digital innovation.

This is more than a traditional systems accounting role. You'll be a trusted technical specialist, partnering with finance professionals, technology experts, and business leaders to deliver system improvements that strengthen controls, streamline processes, improve reporting, and create better experiences for users across the organisation.

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do

As WCC continues to invest in modern, connected ways of working, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our finance systems and leveraging technology to deliver smarter, more efficient outcomes for the city.

• Lead the ongoing development and optimisation of TechnologyOne (OneCouncil).
• Drive system upgrades, enhancements, and implementation projects.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Provide expert advice on financial systems architecture, controls, integrations, and reporting.
• Support technical solutions involving workflows, APIs, ETLs, data warehouses, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Ensure robust governance, data integrity, and compliance across finance systems.
• Mentor others and help build organisational capability in financial systems and technology.

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

You're someone who enjoys sitting at the intersection of finance and technology, using systems, data, and innovation to solve complex problems and improve the way people work. You'll be naturally curious, proactive, and motivated by opportunities to drive meaningful change through digital solutions. You will have:

• Significant experience working with complex financial systems in a large or multifaceted organisation.
• Advanced TechnologyOne experience, including CiA.
• Experience delivering systems implementations, upgrades, and integration projects.
• Knowledge of reporting, automation, workflows, APIs, ETLs, SQL, or related technologies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for innovation.
• Professional accounting qualifications (CA, CPA or equivalent) and the ability to apply strong financial governance principles within a technology-enabled environment.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [e-mail]

must have the right to work in New Zealand

Pre-employment Checks: All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.