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Financial Accountant | NSW Government

SB Recruitment

Financial Accounting & Reporting
Location
Sydney, NSW
Type
Full-time

About the role

The Company
This NSW Government department plays a key role in delivering high-quality events across the state and is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support its financial operations and reporting requirements.

This is a contract opportunity commencing ASAP and running until 27 February 2027, with strong potential for extension.

To be successful, you’ll be a qualified or part-qualified CPA or CA, with previous experience in a large corporate environment and hands-on experience using SAP. The role is based in Sydney CBD and offers hybrid working arrangements.


The Job
Reporting into the Senior Financial Accountant, in this Financial Accountant role, you will be responsible for:
  • Maintain accurate financial records, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and general ledger transactions.
  • Prepare financial reports, analysis and insights to support business decision-making. 
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, NSW Treasury requirements and internal financial controls. 
  • Support audits, including audit requirement gathering, preparation of audit documentation and annual financial statements.
  • Liaise with Shared Services and internal stakeholders to resolve financial and system-related issues.

You

To be successful in this role, you must have experience in the following:
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant role.
  • CA/CPA qualified, or working towards full qualification. 
  • Previous experience using SAP ERP is essential.
  • Strong accounting and auditing skills, including audit requirements gathering.
  • Experience implementing and managing financial processes, including accounts payable.
  • Experience managing procurement processes, contracts, purchase orders and financial milestones.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
  
How to apply
Be quick to apply for this exciting, contract role! Please apply directly through our company job board.
  
Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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