Our client is a large Australian Government department based in Canberra.
The role sits within the Chief Finance Officer group, which manages the department’s budget, financial reporting and financial accountability obligations.
The Opportunity
The department is seeking an EL1 Financial Accountant to join the CFO group.
The role is offered as a long-term non-ongoing engagement, and ongoing APS employees can move across at level through a section 26 transfer.
You’ll own key parts of the department’s financial accounting, from the monthly close through to the annual financial statements and the ANAO audit.
The Role
As the EL1 Financial Accountant, you’ll be responsible for the department’s financial accounting and reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing the annual and monthly financial statements
Managing the month-end process, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
Implementing accounting standards and reporting requirements
Maintaining the Chart of Accounts
Preparing BAS and FBT returns and provide tax advice to the business
Liaising with the ANAO and internal audit throughout the audit cycle.
Preparing compliance reporting
The Ideal Person
You will likely be working for another government department delivering financial statements as it requires someone to get across the work requirements quickly.
You could also be someone who has worked as an external auditor looking to make the transition across to the other side of the desk.
You will be degree qualified and have obtained your CA/CPA qualifications. You will be known for your analytical skills and as well your ability to be a forward think who has strong written and verbal communication skills.
You are likely the go to person in your organisations to provide solutions to problems that arise or look at processes to see if any efficiencies can be gained.
Applicants MUST be Australian Citizens and have an existing Baseline security clearance to be considered for this opportunity.
Salary / Rate
$130k – $140k + Super
Long-term non-ongoing engagement, or permanent placement via section 26 transfer for ongoing APS employees
Canberra-based
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kristelle Gadd on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 22045 .
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