Senior Systems Accountant

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About Us

What is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people

He aha te mea nui o tenei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

WorkSafe New Zealand/ Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator - our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi (work) comes home healthy and safe. Our kaimahi (employees) are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our Matapono WorkSafe Values through the mahi they do:

Whakakotahi - we're united in a strong purpose
Korero mai - we engage meaningfully
Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care.
We offer a range of benefits including:

Free life insurance
Discounts on health insurance and eye care
Five weeks annual leave
15 days sick leave and
Learning and professional development opportunities
There are a growing number of employee led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities, such as our Rainbow Network, Pacific Network, Women's Network, and Tu Rangatira Maori Network.

About your team / Ko te tima

The Finance business unit is responsible for providing assurance and robust financial management, systems, processes and advice in line with our legal obligations and Crown Entity
expectations.

The Finance business unit has overarching responsibility for the functional areas that contribute to our greatest areas of expenditure such as our fleet, property and ICT vendor management.

Our payroll and HR systems are overseen by the Financial Accounting team, providing greater structure and oversight of our payroll processes and assurance of data integrity and consistency across our finance and people systems.

About the role / O te turanga

The Senior Systems Accountant plays a pivotal role within the Finance team, leading the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the organisation's financial systems. This role is responsible for ensuring that systems are fit for purpose, well-integrated, and effectively support strong financial management and informed decision-making across WorkSafe New Zealand.

With expertise in financial systems, particularly TechnologyOne, you will proactively identify and implement system improvements, manage key components such as the chart of accounts and delegations, and ensure compliance with legislative and accounting standards.

The role also provides leadership on key financial deliverables, oversees process improvements. It involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, requiring strong analytical, consulting, and influencing skills, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement.