NSW Government -Corporate Services Hiring for Financial Accountant Job at Bathurst Full Time

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• Temporary full-time opportunity and talent pool established
• Orange location
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99 431 to $110 064 + super

The DPE Financial Control and Reporting teams are seeking passionate and energetic Finance Professionals to prepare statutory financial statements, monitor financial reporting and action reporting issues as they arise.

We currently have a full-time temporary position based in Orange and are establishing a talent pool for ongoing/permanent and temporary vacancies that we expect to become available over the next eighteen months. These roles are based in Orange.

The role of Financial Accountant (Clerical Grade 7/8) will provide an opportunity to use your professional and technical expertise to prepare and review statutory financial statements. You will engage with the business teams you are supporting as well as other teams within Corporate Services, a great opportunity to build your networks and develop a deeper understanding of the services our cluster provides.

You’ll assist in the ongoing review of Australian Accounting standards and NSW Treasury policies or directions to prepare technical assessments of the impact on financial reporting to comply with new or emerging standards. A Financial Accountant will also review legislation relevant to assigned entities to ensure financial statements are accurate and complete.

Our team is required to meet statutory deadlines which can mean quick turnaround from ledger close to financial statements. This role will suit an organised, self-motivated and results driven finance professional to ensure ongoing monitoring of financial reporting and responsive action to resolve reporting issues as they arise.

About You

To be considered for this great opportunity you will need to have experience in preparing financial statements or detailed financial reporting. It is preferred that you have, a degree in Commerce, Business or similar field from a recognised tertiary institution.

You will be able to demonstrate your experience planning and producing accurate reports and documentation. As an end-process service it is critical that you can demonstrate your ability to engage with the business and shared service to produce quality reports. You will also demonstrate how you identify and resolve reporting issues, provide improvements to accounting and control processes and increase awareness and understanding of accounting principles in the business.

For more information read the full Role Description: Financial Accountant

For more information hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About Us

The Department of Planning, Industry & Environment’s (DPIE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPIE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. DPIE expects all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Applications close Thursday 3rd February 2022 at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Christine Dyet, Manager Financial Control and Reporting on 6391 3679 or via [email protected]

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on [email protected] (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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