Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou ka ora ai te iwi – with your basket and my basket the people will thrive.
He kōrero mō mātou | About Us
At Monte Cecilia Housing Trust, we Empower Families to Live well and believe everyone deserves a home. As one of Auckland’s leading community housing providers, we support whānau through transitional and social housing, empowering them to live well.
We are seeking an experienced and capable Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team and play a key role in supporting the financial stewardship and sustainability of our organisation.
He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a varied and hands-on role that combines financial accounting and reporting, cashflow management, audit coordination, compliance, systems improvement and financial analysis.
We are looking for a high-calibre Financial Accountant who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, improving processes and working collaboratively across the organisation.
You will be a trusted member of the Finance Team, working closely with the CFO, providing functional leadership and technical expertise to support finance team colleagues on financial accounting matters, coordinating key finance processes and ensuring that issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.
This role requires a high level of flexibility, digital literacy and a continuous improvement mindset. We are looking for someone who enjoys using technology to solve problems, improve processes and increase efficiency. You don't need to know every system we use today, but you do need to be confident learning new software, working collaboratively across the organisation, and helping implement practical solutions that improve the way we work.
You will:
Lead month-end, half-year and year-end financial reporting processes.
Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and financial reporting workpapers.
Lead billing activities, including preparation of funding invoices and claims.
First point of contact for resolving financial, reporting and accounting queries from across the organisation.
Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
Assist with cashflow management, treasury activities and banking relationships.
Coordinate annual audit requirements and statutory reporting obligations.
Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and play a key role implementing finance systems, controls and process improvement initiatives.
Act as a key resource for accounting, reporting and finance system matters.
Be available at key reporting times, such as end of financial year.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant who is comfortable exercising sound judgement and balancing attention to detail with a practical focus on outcomes.
You will bring:
A relevant accounting qualification.
At least 5 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant or similar role.
Strong financial accounting, reconciliation and reporting experience.
Experience preparing management accounts and supporting audits.
Advanced Excel and finance systems capability.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture.
Experience managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work within agreed deadlines.
A collaborative and pragmatic approach to working with colleagues.
Demonstrated experience improving processes, implementing system change or supporting system enhancements.
And maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand (e.g. New Zealand citizen, resident, valid work visa).
A Chartered Accountant qualification, or progress towards professional membership, will be viewed favourably.
This is an opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose while working in a role that offers variety, challenge and autonomy.
You'll work closely with the CFO on a range of initiatives, including budgeting, financial reporting, systems improvements, and organisational projects.
Experience within the not-for-profit, charitable, social services or housing sectors would also be advantageous.
Ko tā mātou mahi | We offer
Here at Monte, we live our values of Tūmanako, Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Tika and Tū Pono Toa. We are passionate, inclusive, hardworking, and believe that our strength is the sum of all our parts. Together we strive to see great outcomes for our Whānau. In return, we offer:
A competitive remuneration package.
Regular opportunities for training and development.
Extra days off - Health & Wellbeing leave + Birthday Day leave.
Subsidised group health insurance scheme, annual flu vaccination; & EAP.
A 2-week annual shutdown at the end of each year so can you have a proper break.
Most importantly, your work will help support whānau across Auckland through housing and community services that make a real difference.
Hei mahi kōtahi tātou | Let’s work together!
If you are an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference while applying your accounting expertise in a broad and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.
To submit your application, click on the “apply for this job” button. Please:
Include a current and up to date CV, and
Include a Cover Letter that explains why you are interested in this role and how you meet the above criteria set out in this advert.
Please be aware, we are currently experiencing high volumes of applications. We will only be reviewing applications that include an up-to-date CV and cover letter. Applications will remain open until we have filled this vacancy.