Group Technical Accounting Manager

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Group Treasury division has an opportunity for a Group Technical Accounting Manager to join the Financial Control team.

This is a critical role for the Council and will focus on leading the group consolidation and financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing technical accounting advice across the organisation.

You could expect to work on:

· Leading the group reporting function and managing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

· Reviewing group consolidation and financial statements

· Ensuring compliance with NZ IPSAS and legislative requirements

· Acting as the key contact for group auditors and external advisers

· Driving measurable improvements in reporting processes

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in the technical accounting and financial reporting space. You will have experience in similar roles within large, complex, and potentially political organisations.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

· CA qualification or equivalent

· Minimum 5 years post-CA experience in a large commercial or government organisation

· Experience preparing or auditing consolidated financial statements

· Auditing background, ideally from a Big 4 firm

· Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and legislation

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city. We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Find a copy of the position description here

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

This role has a remuneration range of $130k-$150k

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

 
Applications close Friday, 3rd October 2025

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.