Senior Financial Accountant
Mō mātou | About us
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator. For nearly 40 years, we have been providing transformational education opportunities, guided by our vision of “Whānau transformation through education.
Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. In return for their contribution, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
- Four extra annual leave days over the Matariki and Christmas/New Year period
- Special leave for sporting and cultural events
- Tau Ora wellbeing programmes that support inclusion and hauora
- Free car parking
- Flexible work options where applicable
Mō tēnei mahi | About this job
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial reporting while supporting strong financial control and compliance with Public Benefit Entity (PBE) accounting standards.
You will play a key role in budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial insights that inform decision-making. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing annual financial statements and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supporting budgeting, reforecasting, and financial planning processes
- Producing high-quality management and governance reports, including variance analysis
- Providing expert technical accounting advice across the organisation
- Managing treasury activities, including cashflow oversight
- Supporting financial system improvements and change initiatives
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and leadership teams
Mōu | About you
You are an experienced and technically strong finance professional with a passion for delivering accurate, insightful financial information. You thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
You will also bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (or related field)
- Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) or equivalent qualification
- At least 7+ years’ accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, including PBE/IPSAS standards
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel, financial modelling, and data analysis capabilities
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop your understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture, and tikanga) is important.
Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!
Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals? Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.
A position description is available on our careers website. For any queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz.
