Government Reporting Accountant

at  The Treasury

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we’re creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We’re the Government’s economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.
Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand’s biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country’s collective tomorrow.

KŌRERO MŌ TE TŪRANGA | ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Fiscal Reporting team is currently looking for a Government Reporting Accountant to join the team full time on a permanent basis.
As a Government Reporting Accountant at the Treasury you’ll be part of a dynamic, highly skilled team that is responsible for providing financial accounting direction to the public sector. We are committed to keeping New Zealand’s reputation as being a world leader in government fiscal reporting.
In this role, you will be closely involved in preparing the financial statements and forecasts of the Government as well as providing accounting advice on a range of issues.

This important work takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference and getting things done. We are committed to employing people, with a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve. The specific experience, skills, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• A Chartered Accountant qualification with at least two years (post qualification) of financial accounting or auditing experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to represent the Treasury
• A focus on continuous improvement and personal accountability
• Self-starter with initiative who can think independently and drive outcomes
• Exceptional relationship management skills and credibility to engage with and influence at all levels
• Experience at consolidation accounting; Public sector experience would be helpful but is not essentia