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Taitara Mahi - Financial Accountant
Permanent Full-time

There is just about no part of our lives as residents of Hastings that are not touched by Council; from putting in a shed in the back yard, a new toilet in at home or taking the kids to the park, to turning on the tap for a drink of water or strolling down a footpath to go swimming at a local pool. To support this, Hastings District Council has a capable Finance team,

Due to an internal promotion, we are currently seeking a new Financial Accountant who will fulfil the financial accounting functions of Council and provide professional advice across Council.

Your duties in the role will include:

• Financial systems, reporting, ensuring compliance with all finance related legislative statutory and audit requirements.
• Lead the preparation of financials, notes and non-financial information for Annual Report and Annual Report Summary document as per the annual report timeline.
• Manage the Auditors financial requests and queries relating to the end of year audit, annual report and interim audit.
• Provide key input into the set-up of new Financial Systems
• Guiding the wider finance team & business on technical accounting matters
• Experience with large, complex financial information systems (TechOne, etc) and able to use Microsoft Excel to an advanced level.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret accounting treatment

Ōu wheako -about you,
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex accounting guidance and apply it to practical situations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills to liaise at all levels of Council to whilst ensuring financial information is accurate
• An accounting degree or similar qualification
• Experience in working with large financial information systems. (TechOne desirable)
• Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke's Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play.

If it is your passion to work with a proactive team and you are looking for that next challenge - then we would love to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

Applications close 11 August 2024.

Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in making your application.

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