NSW Department of Communities and Justice Hiring for Senior Financial Accountant Job at Parramatta Full Time

Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Parramatta

Employment type: Temporary up to 12 months

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10, $113,343 to $124,901 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Reporting to the Manager Financial & Statutory Reporting, you will be working in collaboration with our stakeholders to meet compliance and statutory reporting requirements.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a culture that is supportive, engaging and rewarding, whilst working in a fast-paced and flexible agile environment.

The Department of Communities and Justice is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities cluster and this is a great opportunity for a candidate to work with finance business partners, business areas and other agencies across the cluster growing their professional network and expanding and applying their knowledge of technical accounting standards and financial reporting process.

What you’ll do

As part of the Financial Reporting and Management Team, you will be responsible for delivering the management of the Department’s statutory and financial reporting obligations. Specifically,

• Reporting to the Manager Financial & Statutory Reporting, the candidate will be actively participating in the planning of the financial reporting process, delivering financial statements, preparing accounting position papers and performing analysis of accounts.
• Communicate and explain accounting issues and evolving accounting standards – in particular climate related financial disclosures, lease accounting and revenue recognition accounting guidance to the management.
• Work closely with the Central Agency Reporting and Operational Accounting teams, liaise with finance business partners and business units to provide support on any financial reporting matters and coordinate for information.
• Assist annual statutory audit process by liaising with the audit team and various finance divisions.
• Assist in any ad-hoc reporting requirements or projects.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience;
• Professional accounting qualifications – CAANZ or CPAA or equivalent > 3years
• Work experience in financial reporting matters; experienced in providing technical accounting advice including preparing accounting papers;
• Experience in SAP or other ERP systems and strong Excel skills;
• Excellent communication (both written & verbal) and strong stakeholder engagement skills;
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, including the latest current and future developments.

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills:

• Attention to detail, high level of commitment, can do attitude and can work under pressure
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Good level of analytical skills and problem solving ability
• Willingness to be flexible with duties
• Shows good team spirit and takes initiative to demonstrate proactive involvement
• Results driven with focus to continuously improve financial management and customer service
• Ability to interpret Accounting Standards and Treasury guidelines and apply them appropriately

Download the role description.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We’re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Are you ready to join us?

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Applications close Sunday, 9th October 2022 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

If you’ve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please, call Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5046 or via sarah.nguyen@facs.nsw.gov.au

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Fabiane Pastore, Manager Financial & Statutory Reporting at Fabiane.Pastore@justice.nsw.gov.au

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.

Other Information

A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. For more information visit Our Process.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.