Financial Accountant
Full time
at Department of Corrections NZ
in
Online
Posted on May 8, 2024
Job details
- Showcase your expertise within the Finance team
- Make an impact in a dynamic and diverse environment
- Permanent, full-time position
- Monitor the accounting treatment of posted transactions, ensuring compliance with the Department's policies and procedures;
- Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements for external financial accountability publications including the Annual Report;
- Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts and GST, WHT and FBT payment schedules;
- Assist in providing guidance on taxation issues that meet standards for GST, PAYE, FBT and withholding tax;
- Review and prepare answers for Audit, Treasury and Select Committee and financial reports and transactions;
- Work collaboratively and lead the design, development and maintenance of the Departments financial reporting systems, reports and ledgers;
- Maintain a compliance management program, including regular reporting to the Finance Manager Corporate Finance;
- Assist with the resolution of outstanding recommendations in Audit New Zealand's Management Letters in line with the Department response;
- Oversight of key Balance Sheet provisions and ensure compliance with accounting standards; Monitoring balances to understand the risks/impacts on financial results;
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal and external working relationships with all stakeholders and provides proactive, timely and accurate advice.
- Maintain a compliance management program, including regular reporting to the Finance Manager Corporate Finance;
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