Senior Accounts Advisor

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation of their criminal justice system, helping to tackle high levels of family violence and sexual violence, and improving access to justice. The successful candidate will be part of a team that values diversity, respects its people, practices integrity, delivers great service and always aims for excellence. The company is a great place to be, where you can be yourself and succeed. They value diversity, respect their people, practice integrity, deliver great service and their team always aims for excellence.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Accounts Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable related processes and work programme deliveries. You will ensure efficient and accurate financial processing, compliance with policies and procedures, mentor and provide guidance to accounts advisors, initiate process improvement, work as 2IC to the Team Leader of Transactional Services and provide back fill during absence of the team leader. Your role will also involve evaluating Ministry needs and recommending suitable business process solutions during financial system implementations and enhancements.

• Contribute to the day-to-day planning of the team's work schedule
• Initiate business process improvement and implement efficiencies
• Ensure financial risks associated with transactional processing are identified and mitigated
• Assist in stakeholder engagement and deliver communication for key team messages
• Oversee the processing of vendor invoices and payment
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard transactional services
• Mentor and provide guidance to Transactional Services Accounts Advisors

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Accounts Advisor position will bring a wealth of experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable. You will have proven ability to assist in leading and developing successful teams. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to work effectively as a team member and gain the confidence of diverse stakeholders. A history of success in a customer-focused environment is essential. Your attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills where you consistently use your initiative will ensure the best outcome in each situation.

• Strong customer service-oriented skills
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to build effective business relationships within an organisation
• Experience in recognising business improvement opportunities
• Proven self-management skills juggling conflicting priorities
• Experience in documenting finance policies, processes, and procedures

How to apply? If this opportunity sounds like it might be a good fit for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter needed)

Managing Consultant - Willy McBride - willy.mcbride@robertwalters.co.nz

Candidate Manager - Georgia Waters - georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Georgie Waters on +64 9 374 7300