Management Accountant

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial health of one of the most trusted public services in the world. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a supportive environment that values diversity, integrity, and excellence. This role is perfect for someone who likes a challenge, enjoys working with a dedicated team, and has a passion for delivering high-quality financial services. Our client values diversity, respect their people, practice integrity, deliver great service, and always aim for excellence. It's an exciting time to join them as they lead transformations across various sectors while maintaining their commitment towards honouring responsibilities.

What you'll do:

As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable related processes, and work programme deliveries. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate financial processing, compliance with policies and procedures, and initiating process improvements. Your role will also involve mentoring accounts advisors, providing backfill during the absence of the team leader, and contributing to the co-ordination of the Transactional Services team’s work schedule.

• 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 key team messages
• Oversee the processing of vendor invoices and payments
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard transactional services
• Mentor and provide guidance to Transactional Services Accounts Advisors

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Management Accountant position will bring a wealth of experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable. You should have strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build effective business relationships within an organisation. Your strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to operate under deadlines will be crucial for success in this role. Experience in recognising business improvement opportunities and implementing efficiencies is also essential.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop successful teams
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in recognising business improvement opportunities
• Experience in documenting finance policies, processes, and procedures

How to apply? If this opportunity sounds like it might be the right opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to reach out via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter needed)

Consultant - Loic Lallement - loic.lallement@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 within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Loic Lallement on 09 374 7317.