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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to provide high-quality financial expertise across the organisation. This role is responsible for strengthening financial governance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with NSW Treasury requirements, Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies. The role will suit someone with strong technical accounting skills, excellent analytical capability, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis that support executive and operational decision-making.
Maintain strong financial management controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, NSW Treasury policies and best-practice financial processes.
Prepare and manage statutory, financial and organisational submissions with accuracy and compliance.
Support month-end and year-end activities including journals, reconciliations and financial statement inputs.
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring data integrity and consistent financial assumptions.
Coordinate internal and external audit activities and assist in implementing recommendations.
Identify and implement financial process improvements to enhance systems, reporting and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field
CA/CPA qualification
Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and public sector financial frameworks
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement
Have an inquisitive mind and excellent time management skills
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
In your cover letter, please include your response to the following questions: What interests you about this role? How does your previous work experience align to this role?

Skills

Technical accounting skills
Analytical capability
Stakeholder engagement
Continuous improvement
Inquisitive mind
Time management skills

Location

Sydney CBD

Work Type

Ongoing
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field
CA/CPA qualification

Salary/Compensations

$133,348 – $146,945 + superannuation and leave loading

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
State-of-the-art offices
Wellbeing programs and resources
Excellent career development and learning opportunities

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

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or csrecruitment@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.