Senior Fixed Asset and Project Accountantat Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade -
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Senior Fixed Asset and Project Accountant
- Provide expert advice to project managers and budget holders· Maintain the integrity and accuracy of asset and project financial information· Coordinate reporting requirements for investment and asset related returns Play a key role as a key financial partner, ensuring seamless collaboration between Finance, Enterprise Connection and the business on capital assets and projects.
- Kōrero mō te tūranga The Senior Fixed Asset and Project Accountant serves as the primary financial liaison for the Ministry's capital assets and projects, ensuring efficient financial processes, integrity, and strategic financial oversight.
Key duties include:- Maintain accurate asset and project financial information and budgets- Financial planning and forecasting- Project and Asset reporting- Financial advisory and support- Asset valuation management- Risk and compliance oversight For more detail you can request a copy of the position description here.
The full salary range for this role is $124,674 and $168,676 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.Who are we looking for?
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- A tertiary qualification in finance· Demonstrated recent relevant work experience
- at least 8 years· The ability to translate financial concepts into easy-to-understand language· Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills· Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.
- Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.
Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited.We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.
We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
About us- Mō mātou Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.
We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
To Apply/Interested?
- Me pēhea te tuku tono Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance.
Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance.
Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-toolPlease Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at 6pm on Sunday 1st June 2025.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.
This is a ‘Corporate' role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted' outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates.
To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.
If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.