Senior Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term)

Tena koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.
The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 student's each year. We're a place where you can make a difference. At the Open Polytechnic we offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
We strive to beboldand ourbestso our students can betrueto themselves.
About the role:
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join and add value to our Finance team. This role is a 12-month fixed term agreement. This role will back fill others in the Finance team when they are on leave.
To be successful in this role, you will have skills and experience in the preparation of annual accounts, financial and management reporting, and budget management.
About you:
You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.
You will have
At least three years' experience in Chartered Accounting
A relevant tertiary qualification
Strong interpersonal communication skills
High attention to detail and high standards in documentation and control of financial systems
About us:
The Kuratini Tuwhera has a fantastic culture with a campus situated in the Hutt Valley. We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options, a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.
We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Contact Melissa Macdonald, People & Capability Advisor at ********** with any questions about the role. Applications close midday 1 July 2020.
Noho ora mai. Tena koe.