Senior Project Accountant (Corporate)
- Employer
- NZ Gov MBIE
- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Oct 17, 2020
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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* Join MBIE's Business Partnering function, a dynamic team transforming the finance function
* Challenging and a rewarding work environment
* Fixed-term contract to end Oct 2021
* Salary range $110K - $132K depending on experience
About the role:
The Senior Project Accountant reports to the Manager Business Partnering within the Finance Business Partnering branch of F+P. The Senior Project Accountant will support a customer-centric approach and work closely between multiple teams across F+P and the Business Groups to ensure that accurate, high quality, financial and non-financial information, is provided and clearly communicated, to influence and support the needs, goals and requirements of decision makers.
The Senior Project Accountant will bring their expert business understanding and experience, to deliver specialist project accounting services and identify relevant insights that highlight inefficiencies and opportunities. They will act as a trusted advisor to project managers on financial and non-financial matters and support the Finance Business Partnering team to develop initiatives and strategies to increase efficiency and productivity across MBIE.
Skills and Experience:
We are keen to hear from you if you have:
* Extensive experience in project accounting on large capital projects, particularly ICT and/or property related
* Demonstrated problem analysis skills and sound judgement
* Previous public sector experience is preferred but not essential
* An ability to convey content in a jargon free way that engages and meets the needs of the audience
* The ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with senior managers, staff and key internal and external stakeholders
* A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion
* Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with others
* Highly developed communication and writing skills
* A strong customer focus.
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand permanent residents.
About the branch:
The Finance Business Partnering branch, which sits within F+P, works in partnership with business groups, supporting them to deliver their services effectively and efficiently, allowing the Ministry to achieve its outcomes. The Finance Business Partnering branch is the conduit between F+P and the business groups.
Why work for us?
MBIE is one of New Zealand's largest, most influential and most diverse public sector agencies. This means that we are able to offer significant opportunities for developing experience across a broad range of areas.
We aim to create a culture where our people are empowered to bring fresh ideas and perspectives and to develop new approaches.
We also take the time to foster a work environment that is enjoyable for all. This means we like to collaborate, support and encourage our people, encourage excellence and innovation and take the time to have some fun and celebrate our successes.
About MBIE:
MBIE is the lead agency for making it easier for business to work with government. MBIE's purpose is to grow the New Zealand economy to provide a better standard of living for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to help businesses to be more competitive, improving job opportunities and by ensuring quality housing is more affordable.
Our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
* Mahi Tahi - Better Together
* Maia - Bold and brave
* Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
* Pono Me Te Tika - Own It
How to apply:
Click on the APPLY button below in order to be directed to our on-line careers website. You may view a position description at this site, as well as complete the on-line application, and upload a CV and cover letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.
Email Jo Smith at joanne.smith@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/1484252 if you have any further questions.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 4th October 2020.
* Challenging and a rewarding work environment
* Fixed-term contract to end Oct 2021
* Salary range $110K - $132K depending on experience
About the role:
The Senior Project Accountant reports to the Manager Business Partnering within the Finance Business Partnering branch of F+P. The Senior Project Accountant will support a customer-centric approach and work closely between multiple teams across F+P and the Business Groups to ensure that accurate, high quality, financial and non-financial information, is provided and clearly communicated, to influence and support the needs, goals and requirements of decision makers.
The Senior Project Accountant will bring their expert business understanding and experience, to deliver specialist project accounting services and identify relevant insights that highlight inefficiencies and opportunities. They will act as a trusted advisor to project managers on financial and non-financial matters and support the Finance Business Partnering team to develop initiatives and strategies to increase efficiency and productivity across MBIE.
Skills and Experience:
We are keen to hear from you if you have:
* Extensive experience in project accounting on large capital projects, particularly ICT and/or property related
* Demonstrated problem analysis skills and sound judgement
* Previous public sector experience is preferred but not essential
* An ability to convey content in a jargon free way that engages and meets the needs of the audience
* The ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with senior managers, staff and key internal and external stakeholders
* A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion
* Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with others
* Highly developed communication and writing skills
* A strong customer focus.
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand permanent residents.
About the branch:
The Finance Business Partnering branch, which sits within F+P, works in partnership with business groups, supporting them to deliver their services effectively and efficiently, allowing the Ministry to achieve its outcomes. The Finance Business Partnering branch is the conduit between F+P and the business groups.
Why work for us?
MBIE is one of New Zealand's largest, most influential and most diverse public sector agencies. This means that we are able to offer significant opportunities for developing experience across a broad range of areas.
We aim to create a culture where our people are empowered to bring fresh ideas and perspectives and to develop new approaches.
We also take the time to foster a work environment that is enjoyable for all. This means we like to collaborate, support and encourage our people, encourage excellence and innovation and take the time to have some fun and celebrate our successes.
About MBIE:
MBIE is the lead agency for making it easier for business to work with government. MBIE's purpose is to grow the New Zealand economy to provide a better standard of living for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to help businesses to be more competitive, improving job opportunities and by ensuring quality housing is more affordable.
Our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
* Mahi Tahi - Better Together
* Maia - Bold and brave
* Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
* Pono Me Te Tika - Own It
How to apply:
Click on the APPLY button below in order to be directed to our on-line careers website. You may view a position description at this site, as well as complete the on-line application, and upload a CV and cover letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.
Email Jo Smith at joanne.smith@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/1484252 if you have any further questions.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 4th October 2020.
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