Revenue Lead

Platinum recruitment is proud to partner with the Dunedin City Council (DCC) to bring to the market the role of Revenue Lead – Finance.

DCC is seeking a financially focused person to join their financial accounting team. The role will ensure that financial processes are accurate, and effective.
 
About Dunedin City Council
The vision of the Dunedin City Council is to ensure that Ōtepoti Dunedin is one of the world’s great small cities. DCC delivers a wide range of essential services to the community across a diverse geographic footprint. Their services and facilities shape the day-to-day lives of people who live, work, and play in this vibrant and future-focused city.

Dunedin is a place where connection matters – where collaboration, community, and culture converge. DCC values people who bring energy, integrity, and a commitment to creating a better city for future generations.
 
About the Position:
Working within the financial accounting team you will be responsible for leadership and management of the council’s revenue and receivable functions, ensuring accurate billing, effective bill management, and strong financial controls that support the financial sustainability of the organisation and enhance customer service delivery.
 
Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support your team to achieve goals, build capability, and work collaboratively. Model DCC values, encourage accountability, and foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Lead and manage the revenue and receivables functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Oversee the water billing process, including monthly billing, customer queries, final readings, and adjustments.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable and Receipting teams, providing leadership, coaching, and performance development.
• Coordinate and ensure the timely completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations, including oversight of key accounts.
• Lead the reporting and management of bad debts, including oversight of debt collection processes and collaboration with internal teams and external customers.
• Process accounts receivable payments in accordance with Council policies and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate application of ratepayer and tenant arrangements.

About the Successful Candidate:
This role is responsible for overseeing water billing, accounts receivable, and receipting services, while leading a team. It plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting timely reconciliations, and ensuring effective debt recovery processes that contribute to the Council’s operational and strategic goals.
A skill set & professional interest across the below would be advantageous;

• Team members are supported and developed through coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities, contributing to a high performing team culture.
• Revenue and receivables processes and reporting are delivered accurately and on time, supporting the financial integrity of the Council.
• Debt collection is effectively managed, resulting in reduced overdue balances and improved customer engagement.
• Water billing and accounts receivable functions are well-coordinated, with high levels of accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed on time and meet audit and compliance standards. 

You will have a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience), and strong experience in financial operations including accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliations.
 
Hopefully you are also attracted to the opportunity to make a difference in a city & community that you care about for an organisation providing diverse services, facilities, and infrastructure.
 
About the process: 
To review a position description or have a confidential discussion please feel free to contact Andrew from Platinum Recruitment on 0277 528 465 or andrew@platinumrecruitment.co.nz
 
If you have already learnt enough to be interested, please apply with your CV and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please note that we are not working to any set closing date for the opportunity.
 
Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered.
 
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.