Senior Accountant

Company Description The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 42,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a strong Senior Accountant contractor to support and lead a financial accounting team through a change and transformation process. You will be tasked with ensuring the timely and accurate processing of Accounting Transactions and manage the optimisation of the general ledger chart of accounts.

This will require you to;

- Lead the Financial Accounting delivery, statements and schedules to support the annual audit & reporting process
- Ensure that all sub-systems are accurately reflected and integrated into the ERP Financial System
- Lead and develop the Financial Accounting teams to be a high performing and delivering to high standards & quality with a customer centric approach
- Ensure direct reports are adequately resourced and have the capacity to meet service level agreements within budget.

Qualifications

Experience / Skills required

- Tertiary qualified in Accounting, CA/CPA qualified and a current ICANZ or CPA membership
- Significant experience in Finance and Accounting
- Proven ability to effectively lead, manage and develop large teams.
- Experience with advanced accounting and financial software
- Excellent Stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Ability to juggle competing priorities and dealing with ambiguity
- Experience withPublic Benefit Entity is PREFERRED

If you hold the experience requested above and want to work for one of Auckland’s largest employers please submit your CV online for consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this contract positionat the University of Auckland, candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatapui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go towww.equity.auckland.ac.nz