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Guardians Accounting Manager

Employer
Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation
Location
Auckland, NZ
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Oct 4, 2024
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Job Role
Manager
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Description
Haere Mai!
We are the Kaitiaki / Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. We are proud of our Te Whāinga / Our purpose: Sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders. We invest government contributions to the NZ Super Fund, a global investment fund helping to ensure the country can pay for the growing cost of universal superannuation (New Zealand Superannuation) in the future. We also oversee the Elevate Fund, which invests in small, fast-growing New Zealand companies.
At the Guardians there's an energy, passion and a shared commitment to excellence: in 2024 the NZ Super Fund was named the world's best-performing sovereign wealth fund. The work is complex, innovative and intellectually stimulating. Sustainable finance, including a commitment to being net zero by 2050, is core to our Mātāpono / way of working.

About the position

This is a newly created position which is responsible for the overall Guardians financial accounting and reporting processes, including tax compliance activities related to GST and FBT as required. Additionally, this role will also be responsible for the Guardians payroll function and lead the Guardians and the Funds accounts payable function. Reporting into this role is an Assistant Accountant which will provide support for the accounts payable and fortnightly payroll processes.

About you

We are seeking candidates with a Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification or other relevant commercial experience. Ability to work to deadlines is critical with excellent analytical and problem solving skills and a keen attention to detail. Knowledge of payroll regulations and experience in managing payroll processes will definitely give you an added advantage.

What we offer

  • A dynamic, exciting place to work with a team united by our common purpose of sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders.
  • Competitive remuneration package including base salary, discretionary bonus programme, and up to 8% KiwiSaver matching.
  • World class professional development, career pathways and job rotation opportunities.
  • Comprehensive leave and benefits programme including strong parental leave package and insurance cover.
  • Flexible and accessible work environment that reflects our commitment to equity and an inclusive team.


How to apply:
We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse experience, including applicants interested in discussing flexible work options and those with specific disability needs. As a proudly committed equal opportunity employer, we challenge discrimination and actively work to eliminate bias in our hiring practices. Diversity of experience and diversity of background help us to solve complex problems and deliver on our purpose.

We recognise the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and invest in partnership with a range of Iwi/Māori organisations. We warmly welcome and value Mana Whenua who wish to work with us. We are committed to understanding Te Ao Māori and integrating it into our workplace culture, for the benefit of all future generations in Aotearoa.

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