Royal Society Te Apārangi Looking for Finance Administrator at Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Kairuruku Tahua Pūtea | Finance Administrator

https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/who-we-are/our-people/our-vacancies/kairuruku-tahua-putea-finance-administrator/

Do you have an eye for detail? And looking for a great place to work?

Do you have previous experience in a finance role or undertaken finance studies?

Are you comfortable with technology and work well under pressure?

If this is you, then come and work with us! We are looking for a Finance Administrator for a busy and varied role based in Thorndon, Wellington.

At the Society you may enjoy or wish to participate in:

• Te Ataarangi ki Te Apārangi – Te Reo Māori classes with other kaimahi onsite, weekly.
• RRR – our active social club, with frequent events and experiences.
• Free onsite parking for vehicles; secure, sheltered bike racks; close to the Railway Station. 
• A quiz at morning tea, or a game of table tennis, in the Staff Hub.
• A great supportive team culture and 5-weeks’ leave
• The book club, the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, games nights, or any of the range of other events in our busy calendar!

Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to support the finance, membership and administration functions of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. This role is involved in all aspects of the financial operations of: the Society; its subsidiary; the contestable funds administered on behalf of government; and, any aligned entities. It also includes the administration of the membership database and member billing. 

The role supports the work of the Management Accountant, in the end-to-end financial processes, and is primarily responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions along with some of the bank account reconciliations.

You will also be involved with:

• processing of significant contestable fund payments on behalf of government;
• acting as backup for payroll processing;
• cashflow forecasting and investments of cash balances;
• ad hoc reporting or transaction/variance analyses;
• other reconciliations;
• FMIS maintenance and report writing.

The role also supports the administration of the membership functions and facilities functions.

Qualifications

Experience in accounts payable or similar finance administrator roles would be beneficial – but equally your previous finance studies and a strong desire to learn and develop would be welcomed!