Financial Accountant

Job title: Financial Accountant

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Job description: E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi.Working at the Christchurch City Council gives you an opportunity to collectively enrich this city we call home. Work with like-minded individuals on projects, services, and facilities for our communities and environment. You’ll make a positive impact on our future while enjoying a rewarding career full of opportunities – Christchurch City Council, where it’s possible to love what you do.We are seeking someone to be part of the team that delivers our Council and consolidated Group annual report.About the role | Ko te mahi neiReporting to and working closely with the Financial Team leader Finance, you’ll be actively involved in the preparation of our Annual Report, whilst also providing accounting and tax advice to the wider team and ensuring internal financial control measures are maintained.You are responsible for maintaining a high level of accuracy across all financial transactions including ensuring statutory returns are completed accurately and to deadline, completion of annual financial statements and notes to the accounts, completing audit files and liaising with the external auditors during our year-end audit.As we work and support our wider council controlled organisations, strong relationship management skills will be essential. You’ll have a genuine love for numbers and be able to interpret accounting standards whilst thinking about the technical financial issues that go along with the operation of a large organisation.About you | Ko Koe TēneiIn return, we’re looking for professional discipline, a strong work ethic, a thirst for knowledge in your field, and the desire to build strong and trusting relationships across the organisation. You’ll be a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or an equivalent professional body. Your practical experience as a financial or company accountant will ensure you are comfortable in a complex environment and will have broad experience in maintaining balance sheet reconciliations. External audit experience would also be considered advantageous.Joining us will see you work as part of a collaborative and great team, the opportunity to work flexible working hours, receive mentoring and development.We’re one of the largest local government authorities in the country, so if you’re looking for diversity, you’ve come to the right place. This role is challenging and will offer wide exposure to local government activities and the opportunity to be mentored to accelerate your career development.If you are looking for a rewarding role in a diverse business, apply now!What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation

– a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us atHours of work – Fulltime Permanent Position
Location – This position is based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $90,435 – $100,484 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

Expected salary: $90435 – 100484 per year

Location: Christchurch

Job date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:05:42 GMT

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