Mo te tuka | The roleProvide effective and timely financial support for the Faculty research projects, student scholarships and Postgraduate finance.Based in our Faculty of Agriculture & Life Sciences, some of the key tasks of the role include:Setting up finances for new projects.Checking research reports for accuracy prior to distribution.Reconciling income.Salary recoveries and overheads prior to closing old projects.Provide support for postgraduate finances.This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus. Ka tino Pukeka/Wheako | Essential skills/experience for the roleTo be successful in this role you will need:Five or more years of financial experience relevant to the role.Ability to work to tight deadlines and solving financial and reporting queries.Experience with financial software and electronic ordering systems.Intermediate skills using PC based software packages, in particular Microsoft Excel, Word and other databases.Ability to work well under pressure and maintaining effectiveness when faced with the demands of variable workloads and/or tight deadlines.Ka hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:Professional growth with our staff training & development programmeSix weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)Annual salary reviewsContributions towards eye tests and the cost of glassesFree on-site car parkingWork-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environmentAccess to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHeadAccess to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health InsuranceA state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted feesAccess to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff ratesBoost rewards membership that offers retail & service discountsAccess to various staff social groups and activitiesGreat location - with a lot of new development, stunning gardens & greenery, onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.Mo matou | About usTe Whare Wanaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide. Our University's campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills. Students are at the heart of Lincoln University and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world. We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work. Lincoln University's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities begins with mana whenua. We acknowledge the special relationship and responsibilities our University have to Ngai Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Runanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.Tono inaianei | Apply now
