Financial Accountant at Government Communications Security Bureau, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.

The Intelligence Community Shared Services (ICSS) support the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki and the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) | Te Pā Whakamarumaru in the achievement of individual and joint agency strategic and operational outcomes.

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work with our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
• Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
• Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
• Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
• Onsite free gym (Wellington only)
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
• Great work-life balance

The role

We are looking for a capable financial accountant, with strong attention to detail, and good financial accounting skills. Your focus will be on the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements and ensuring the integrity and timeliness of external reporting.

You will be involved in ensuring the integrity of the GL, completing balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and tax compliance work. You may also assist with cashflow management and respond to Select Committee, Parliamentary Questions and Treasury queries. 

To be successful:

• You will be CA qualified, demonstrate sound technical knowledge and past financial accounting experience.
• Along with strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines, you will also bring good analytical skills and the ability to problem solve.
• We are looking for candidates who demonstrate energy and drive, are customer and delivery focussed, and who are passionate about continuous improvement.

In return, this is an exciting role where you will add value and enable informed decision making!

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must:

• Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years

• Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
  • Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting