Senior Accountant/Regional Facilities Auckland

8 month fixed term maternity cover starting mid November 2019
Lead a team and grow your career
Join a vibrant and dedicated department
He angitutanga: The opportunityRegional Facilities Auckland (RFA) enriches life in Auckland by engaging people in the arts, wildlife, environment, sport and events. With our various divisions – Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Live, Auckland Stadiums, Auckland Zoo and New Zealand Maritime Museum – we strive to create rewarding visitor experiences and positive outcomes for Auckland.
To help us on this journey, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team!
We are seeking exceptional senior accountant candidates, who have a “hands-on” and “can-do” attitude. Reporting to the Manager Financial Control, you will be responsible for leading the transactional accounting team, including managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, month-end processes and systems improvement initiatives. You will support business advisors and managers by ensuring financial system data is accurate and monthly management reports are delivered on time. Your staff management experience and skills will be outstanding as you continue to support the great team culture.
He korero mou: About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
A Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent, majoring in Accounting
A Chartered Accounting qualification or working towards one
Minimum of five years experience in a similar accounting role
Proven ability to manage, motivate and develop people and a successful track record managing teams
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook etc) with intermediate skills in Excel
ERP Accounting system experience
A passion for continuous improvement
Ability to interact with a diverse range of people
Excellent communication skills
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer
RFA is made up of a diverse and creative group of people all working together to provide unique experiences and make a valuable contribution to the city in which we live. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dedicated and fun team.
Interested? Apply now!
Applications close 29 October 2019
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.