Auckland City, AucklandCompany DescriptionThe 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 DescriptionWe 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 processEnsure that all sub-systems are accurately reflected and integrated into the ERP Financial SystemLead and develop the Financial Accounting teams to be a high performing and delivering to high standards & quality with a customer centric approachEnsure direct reports are adequately resourced and have the capacity to meet service level agreements within budget.QualificationsExperience / Skills requiredTertiary qualified in Accounting, CA/CPA qualified and a current ICANZ or CPA membershipSignificant experience in Finance and AccountingProven ability to effectively lead, manage and develop large teams.Experience with advanced accounting and financial softwareExcellent Stakeholder engagement capabilitiesAbility to juggle competing priorities and dealing with ambiguityExperience with Public Benefit Entity is PREFERREDIf 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 InformationTo be considered for this contract position at the University of Auckland, candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.The University of Auckland recently announced a recruitment freeze due to the impact of current Coronavirus travel restrictions on our students. As this particular role is of strategic importance, it is not subject to the recruitment freeze. As such, we still encourage your application for this role and should you apply, we will be in touch regarding the progress of your application.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 to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
