Emerging and Senior Financial Accountants

Ngāti Awa te toki, te tangatanga i te rā, te ngohengohe i te wai

Over the years, Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa (otherwise known as Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services) has grown into a leading iwi provider of health, social, and employment services, and more recently, Kāinga Māori development services. Our mission is to support whānau, hapori, and iwi to achieve prosperity and well-being.

Our continued growth has led to a significant increase in recruitment, creating a range of new opportunities for people who want to make a real difference in our community.

Whāia te iti kahurangi – Where Excellence Meets Opportunity

We are expanding our Finance team and have a new opportunity for two full-time permanent Financial Accountants to join us here in Whakatāne. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and high-quality reporting across the organisation’s group-level finances, assets, and funding contracts.

We’re open to applicants at an emerging or senior level, and we’ll tailor the role to the strengths and experience of the successful candidate.

Your Key Accountabilities:

• Lead month-end, year-end, and annual reporting processes, including audit support and financial statement preparation.
• Deliver accurate monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and financial insights to support decision-making.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and support group entity, treasury, and board reporting activities.
• Manage contract and grant reporting, claims, compliance, and revenue recognition requirements.
• Support statutory obligations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and expenditure monitoring.
• Oversee fixed assets, financial systems, and continuous improvement in reporting and controls.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders.

Ōu Āhuatanga Angitu – Your Attributes for Success

You bring strong analytical ability and the confidence to turn financial information into clear, practical insights. With your effective communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll be comfortable working across systems, stakeholders, and priorities.

You will also have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification, or be working towards one for emerging candidates
• Experience in financial accounting, reporting, and compliance
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand accounting standards and tax requirements
• Capability in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong Excel and accounting system skills; Sage Intacct experience is an advantage
• A genuine commitment to supporting whānau prosperity and engaging in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

Ngā whiwhinga – What we offer

Join us in Whakatāne, a coastal town with all the essentials and surrounded by rivers, beaches and native landscapes. You’ll be part of a workforce immersed in Te Ao Māori, with pathways to expand your skills and knowledge through our Te Pou Mataaho wānanga and other professional development initiatives. We offer a competitive salary reflective of your experience, along with a range of staff benefits subject to eligibility. Explore the opportunities we have available and grow your career with us.

Tono Mai – Apply today

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you’re passionate about optimizing your skills to make a positive impact within the community, we’d love to hear from you.

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