Senior Management Accountant

Join Kaipara District Council's supportive Finance team as a Senior Management Accountant! In this pivotal role, you'll lead the development of Council's financial systems and models, working closely with business leaders and activity managers to enhance understanding, deliver insightful analysis, and produce robust reporting that drives meaningful business outcomes.

• Don't miss your chance to join our dynamic, energetic and high-achieving organisation!
• Experience a supportive team culture with excellent leadership and a range of well-being initiatives.
• This full-time position is available in either Mangawhai or Dargaville with WFH options.

About the opportunity

This is a key role in providing financial insight and strategic and operational input ensuring that Council leadership and ratepayers receive quality, compliant and timely information on Council's assets, liabilities and financial performance. You will assist with budgeting, analysis and reporting and manage our Fixed Assets System and Capital Expenditure Reporting, as well as assist with the preparation of the Annual Plan and Long-Term Plan.

This role can be based in Dargaville or Mangawhai, however Kaipara District Council has embraced flexible work arrangements so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work remotely some of the time. Travel between Council offices within the Kaipara region will be required.

About You

Naturally you will be collaborative and customer-centric with a high level of communication skills and the ability to work with Managers at all levels to provide your technical expertise and support and influence business decisions. You pride yourself on being self-managing and innovative, with strong analytical and interpretive skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and excellent reconciliation skills.

In addition, you will need:

• A relevant degree level financial qualification
• Sound understanding of financial systems and working knowledge of NZIFRS and applicable accounting standards
• At least 5 years' accounting and reporting experience in a large or business environment, ideally in the public sector

What we offer

Kaipara District Council offers a flexible, supportive, and inclusive team culture within a collaborative environment.

We also offer:

• An emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities
• 1 paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara community
• Staff healthcare, banking and retail discounts
• A culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiatives
• 5 weeks Annual Leave after 5 years' service

About Kaipara District Council

We are in the business of creating a thriving community where people love to live, work and play. We offer an enviable lifestyle in a beautiful environment where rural charm meets coastal chic. Northland's renowned white sandy beaches, extensive native forests, rolling green pastures and work-life balance make this an amazing place to live and work. The Kaipara district is one of the fastest growing districts in the North Island, and we have a number of exciting projects and initiatives on the go.

How to apply

If you're keen to join a supportive team in an interesting and rewarding role, use the link below to be directed to our Careers Website and apply now!

Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, P&C Talent Acquisition Partner at careers@kaipara.govt.nz

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and policy vetting checks!

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6697637. 

Applications close 10 December 2024