Finance Officer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Analyse financial transactions and data, manage cash reconciliations, processing, and refunds, provide high quality support and advice to customers/internal/external stakeholders
• A great opportunity to start your career or develop further in accounting within a supportive learning environment with internal career development pathways
• Custom-tailored development plan, LinkedIn Learning licence, hybrid office/WFH options available
• Permanent full-time, Palmerston North location - right in The Square!

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Are you a numbers-geek, and keen to utilise your talents? Are you looking for an opportunity to propel your finance career forward? As Finance Officer within the Revenue and Refunds team you will assist with all financial activities in relation to motor vehicle licensing, driver licensing, road user charges, safety camera infringements and tolling.

Showcase your skills and knowledge to provide timely and accurate data entry into the register and financial system and certify that data validation and capture processes are in-line with internal controls.

You will provide high quality customer service through proactive and timely support to internal & external customers/stakeholders. You will also produce valuable reports, be able to import/export financial data and compare it for accuracy and completeness.

Along with our other benefits we also have NZTA | Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Take advantage of our epic perks and join a fun, close-knit team of professionals!

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Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Knowledge and skills in reconciling and reviewing financial transactions with a view of measuring against internal controls.
• Experience as a Financial Officer or similar role would be advantageous but not essential.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with MS Office (Excel).
• Proven experience with accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness of processing, recording, filing and retrieving information.
• Ability to manage tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to quickly learn operating various systems.
• Have a positive attitude as well as being a team player with good organisational skills.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us
The Corporate & Commercial Group underpins everything NZTA | Waka Kotahi does. They are an enabler, an advisor and the people who keep the Agency safe. Corporate Support includes Finance, Legal, Risk and Assurance, Research and Analytics, Procurement, and Enterprise Change. For the Agency to be successful, Corporate & Commercial needs to deliver quality services efficiently.

Investment and Finance team is responsible for NZTA | Waka Kotahi's: financial management; performance reporting; business planning; and investment frameworks. Teams comprise: financial management including planning, budgeting, insurance, and supporting systems; Investment assurance and policy; financial operations including processing and revenue collection/refunds; organisational performance monitoring and reporting; and funding and financing, including funding and cashflow management.

Keen to apply?
Please upload your CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the role, and how you could apply your skills, knowledge and experience to this role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 6 October 2024

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.