Financial Reporting Accountant

As our Financial Reporting Accountant, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality financial reporting that supports strong decision-making across Napier City Council. Working within our Finance team, you’ll lead and support statutory reporting including the Annual Report, Annual Plan and Long-Term Plan, ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislation, and work closely with auditors and stakeholders to maintain the integrity of Council’s financial information.

This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working at both a detailed and strategic level. You’ll provide trusted financial advice across the organisation, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help strengthen systems, processes and data quality. If you’re motivated by public sector impact, enjoy complex reporting environments, and value collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Napier’s future.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Lead and support statutory financial reporting, including the Annual Report, Annual Plan and Long-Term Plan.

• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance across financial systems.

• Work closely with auditors and coordinate audit processes and legislated financial returns.

• Provide high-quality financial advice, insights, and training to internal stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, systems, and processes.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CA membership (CAANZ).

• Significant senior accounting experience, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment.

• Strong technical capability interpreting and applying accounting standards and legislation.

• Proven ability to work with complex data, develop financial models, and deliver insights for decision-making.

• Organised, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service

• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy

• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)

• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

• Free flu vaccinations (annual)

• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier’s CBD.

The annual salary package for this role is between $105,700-$124,300 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 13 February 2025, however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening & drug testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Financial Reporting Accountant