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About the Role

This role supports the delivery of accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory obligations, and the provision of financial accounting services across the organisation. As an Accountant, you will contribute to financial reporting, reconciliations and statutory returns, while supporting the preparation of interim and annual financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular and timely financial reporting, reconciliation and returns to ensure effective compliance of statutory obligations and facilitate informed decision making.
• Collaborate with shared service providers to ensure financial transactions and services are delivered accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Assist in the preparation of interim and annual financial statements to ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting deadlines.
• Provide financial advice, training and support to stakeholders to assist the effective management of financial activities.
• Contribute to the development, review, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes to strengthen compliance, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and contribute to financial reports, business cases, briefing notes, and other submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Analyse financial data and systems to identify issues, support reporting obligations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support month-end and year-end activities, including reconciliations, reporting and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership CA or CPA.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, NSW Treasury Circulars, and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in financial accounting within a large or complex organization.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, TM1).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Answer two targeted questions regarding CPA/CA qualification and experience, and key learnings from monthly reporting.

Skills

• Financial reporting
• Reconciliations
• Statutory returns
• Financial statement preparation
• Financial advice
• Accounting policies and procedures
• Financial data analysis
• ERP systems (SAP, TM1)
• Advanced Excel

Location

• Sydney CBD

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Flexible working

Experience Level

• Commensurate with experience

Education Level

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional membership CA or CPA

Salary/Compensations

• $116,981 - $129,492+ super

About the Company

• A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
• The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity

• We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability.