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  • Wellington
  • Full time
  • Accounting
  • Posted 103 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Project Accountant, Permanent Position

Wellington Based

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

  • We put Tamariki first
  • We believe Aroha is vital
  • We respect the Mana of people
  • We are Tika and Pono
  • We value Whakapapa
  • We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga  | About the role


We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant in our Finance team at present. This role is an important one that provides advice to project managers and other stakeholders across the organisation. This position will focus on enabling our teams to make sound financial decisions, whilst creating reporting and forecasting on projects which you will support end to end.

  
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:  

  • Providing financial support and advice on cost to completion with project managers
  • Ensuring project budgets are accurately recorded and phased in the Financial System
  • Assisting in the production of finance reports on projects so that project teams can make informed decisions
  • Assist with the development of systems that support capital planning and prioritisation processes
  • Present financial findings to a range of internal and external stakeholders to enable understanding of overall project performance
  • Contribute to the development of recommendations for Oranga Tamariki financial policies and procedures

To succeed, you will bring significant experience in accounting in a large complex organisation. You will have a well developed understanding of accounting principles and best practice preferably in the public sector. In addition we are looking for demonstrated experience in monitoring financial performance in a project environment. You will enjoy working with different stakeholders and assisting them to make important cost-efficient decisions.

 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

We offer a dedicated and supportive team, flexible work options, competitive remuneration and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to improving the wellbeing and outcomes of our children and young people. We offer a collaborative and innovative culture where our people thrive to adhere to best practice while constantly challenging the status quo.
 

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply:

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. 

If you have any questions about role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications close: Tuesday 23 July 2024

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.