Management or Assistant Management Accountant at Accident Compensation Corporation, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work with the Finance Business Partners to provide financial insights
• Receive 9% Superannuation through ACC
• We have an opportunity for either a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant

ACC has been improving the lives of New Zealanders since 1974. With ACC, you'll be supporting people in Aotearoa to stay safe by minimising the incidence and impact of injury, as well as helping them recover from injury if an accident does happen. Join us - an organisation that grew out of bold thinking and has an enduring commitment to care for others at work, home and play.

This is no ordinary management accounting role. We need someone to help us partner within our business to develop insights and help shape solutions. Initially this role will be knee deep in the management of claims costs and levy revenue.

The Management Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Finance Business Partners to provide financial insights as a trusted business advisor in their area of accountability.

This includes developing relationships with internal and external customers including our senior leadership team. You will need to build a strong understanding of their business objectives and issues, and proactively provide advice, guidance and innovative solutions that integrate with the organisational strategic direction and goals.

What we are looking for from you to be successful in this role:

• You have a proven ability to proactively engage with the business building and maintaining strong business relationships
• You can identify and successfully manage risks and issues which may negatively impact on the business
• Strong planning, analytical and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Sound presentation, negotiation, communication and strong relationship management skills.
• You are a team player and have a high level of initiative.
• A proactive and proven commitment to continuous improvement for both the team and the business
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft suite of applications and ability to learn accounting applications (e.g. Hyperion).
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or other accounting bodies desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical skills.

This role is part of a stable and fun team that is used to working together in a fast paced, ever changing environment.

At ACC, we recognise that diversity, inclusion and accessibility are important to our business, our people and our customers. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our people now and into the future who help us continue to build a culture of involvement, respect and connection for our people and with all of New Zealand.

Working at ACC

We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we welcome applications from people of every ethnicity, national origin, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and/or status as an individual with a disability. It's important to us that people bring their whole selves to work. To support an inclusive workplace, we have:

• Employee networks:
• Pride@ACC
• Ability@ACC
• Women's Network
• Cross-Cultural Network
• ACC's Māori Strategy, Whāia te Tika
• Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ngā tikanga
• Advocates in the disability sector
• Diversity and Inclusion Approach
• Support Māori by partnering with iwi and other Māori entities.

For a detailed position description click below. Applications close Sunday, 7 February 2021 but please note that if an ideal candidate is found during this time we will move forward with screening and interviewing sooner.

Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC career website.Please attach your cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit and what strengths you would bring to the role.If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any questions about the role please email Nadine.o'donnell@acc.co.nz