Chief Accounting Adviser at NZ Commerce Commission, Wellington or Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ko mātou tēnei | Who we are

Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency.

We have been confirmed as the economic regulator for the Government's Local Water Done Well (LWDW) system and we're focussed on building our Water team to ensure we have the expertise in-house to deliver on our remit.

We are looking for an experienced regulatory sector accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career for the long-term benefit of all New Zealanders. The role can be based in either our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The work of the Commerce Commission will give New Zealanders peace of mind that revenue collected by local government water services providers through rates or water charges is being spent on the level of water infrastructure needed.  

You will provide financial and accounting advice to assist in the development of our initial information disclosure requests, and then to support our ongoing monitoring and assessment roles under LWDW. Your attention to detail and technical strengths will make you an essential member of our close-knit water team. 

This role provides the opportunity to work in a high-performing team that delivers great outcomes, and is collaborative, flexible, and supportive. You'll have great opportunities to work with smart people, leading interesting, challenging, and meaningful projects.

The indicative salary range for this role is $145,986 - $171,748 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.

He kōrero mōu | About you

A true team player, you'll be experienced working in a fast-paced environment, able to apply rules, and also think creatively across technical boundaries. You'll be able to write and communicate clearly, offer sound critical thinking skills and be comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.

We know that a diverse team with a range of life and work experiences enables high performance and innovation. Your work experience will include most of the following:

• Robust understanding of financial reporting and experience preparing management and/or external financial reports
• Good written communication / report writing
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial and non-financial reporting required under a regulatory framework other than GAAP, (eg. ComCom's Information Disclosure regulations under Part 4 of the Commerce Act and Part 6 of the Telecommunications Act)
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements required under the Local Government Act 2002
• Experience in reviewing business information and management systems
• Ideally a sound knowledge and/or experience in corporate finance and debt management
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation

A university degree in a relevant field (e.g. accounting, economics or commerce) is required.

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.

For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 3625. Closing date for applications Monday 20 January 2025.

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture.  Put simply – you can be yourself here.