Senior Financial Accountant

Permanent, full-time.

Join our team as Senior Financial Accountant at Dunedin City Council!

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.

Dunedin City Council's Finance team is on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and external audit processes, including the critical Local Water Done Well initiative. This role is crucial in ensuring our financial processes are robust, efficient, and aligned with statutory requirements.

The opportunity:

As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in shaping the financial future of Dunedin. You will manage special projects, including the Local Water Done Well initiative, provide high-quality advice and support to the Executive Leadership Team, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and statutory requirements. Your expertise will be vital in supporting Dunedin's growth and helping us achieve our vision of being a world-class city.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with external financial reporting requirements related to Local Water Done Well
• Manage and deliver special projects related to financial accounting, taxation, and compliance
• Support the preparation and delivery of the Council's annual report, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements
• Formulate and monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Review and report on financial policies to the Executive Leadership Team, Council, and Council Committees
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of processes within the Financial Accounting team and the wider Finance Department
• Provide expert advice on the Local Water Done Well legislation, monitoring its progress and implications for the DCC Finance team
• Foster a continuous improvement culture and contribute to a collaborative working environment

What we're looking for:

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting, with a strong technical accounting background
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel and IT systems, with a keen eye for detail and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation
• Proven experience in mentoring and developing team members, fostering a positive and proactive work environment
• A relevant tertiary qualification and CA certification
• A self-motivated, responsive, and 'can do' attitude, with a passion for driving excellence and achieving results

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the growth and success of Dunedin. You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready for your next challenge and believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Permanent opportunity + competitive salary
• 5 weeks annual leave + additional long service leave after qualifying periods
• Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave
• Superannuation (after 6 months of service) + free annual flu vaccinations and eye checks every 2 years
• Supportive team environment
• More information of our benefits can be found here DCC careers | Benefits

The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.

Salary Range $103,211 - $121,425

How to apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button or by visiting www.dcc.jobs website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.

Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday, 30 October 2025