Manukau Institute of Technology Looking for Assistant Accountant at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Do you have a love of numbers and a natural curiosity to find answers? Want to develop new skills, work on a range of assignments, while at the same time assisting with the routine processes for month-end and year-end?

If your answer is yes to these questions, we have got the perfect role for you at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT).

E pā ana ki Te Whare Takiura o Manukau – Ngaahi me’a fekau’aki mo e Ako’anga Fakatekinikale ‘o Manukau- About MIT

We are passionate, we are genuine, we are honest and we care for others in order to nurture their ability to achieve – Manaakitanga – We are Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT recognises the special obligation we have to serve the people, communities and employers of South Auckland and that achieving excellence in tertiary education is critical to both our mission and to the future economic and social prosperity of NZ.

E pā ana ki te tūranga – Tuanga tatara i te angaanga – About the role

Key Responsibilities Include

• Preparing monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Actioning payments and managing banking transactions
• Bank account reconciliation
• Assisting with Monthly and Annual Reporting
• Providing support to the Senior Finance Team
• Assisting with Cashflow reporting
• Assisting in ensuring the integrity of MIT’s financial data

Mōu te take – E uiga ia te oe – About you:

You will be a tertiary qualified finance professional. Relevant accounting experience in a large complex organisation is preferred and you will have had experience using an ERP system (preferably Technology One). Sound computer skills, particularly Excel, are essential.

Ahurea – Anga Fakafonua – Culture

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve.We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

“Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi.” We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our ākonga (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our ākonga and kaimahi (staff) to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people, we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Māori and Pasifika kaimahi across our Institute, and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Māori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills.

Job Reference: 28xxx

Me pēwhea te tono – Tuku atu fēfē atu haau a tohi ole- How to Apply

For a copy of the Job Description or to apply visit http://careers.manukau.ac.nz

If you would like any further information, please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, 09 976 0221 E: [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date, Tuesday, 22nd October 2024. Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. So, don’t delay, apply now!