Financial Accountant
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Your role
Financial Accountant reporting to the Manager Financial & Operational Accounting, you will be working in collaboration with our stakeholders to support the management of the Department’s statutory and financial reporting obligations to ensure the organisation is compliant with accounting standards and financial obligation.
What you’ll do
The role is a technical accounting position responsible for supporting the Department’s statutory and financial reporting obligations. Reporting to the Manager, Financial & Operational Accounting, the role assists in the preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements and other finance operational activities, ensuring the organisation’s financial position is accurately reflected and reported in accordance with relevant accounting standards and legislative requirements.
The role supports a broad range of financial control activities, including financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger, GST and FBT compliance, cash flow forecasting, and banking management. The position also contributes to the maintenance of effective relationships with internal business units and external auditors.
In addition, the role provides support and technical advice to the Financial Control team on contemporary statutory, financial, and operational accounting matters, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and the implementation of best-practice financial management processes.
Essential requirements of the role
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- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience;
- Work experience in financial and statutory reporting matters including providing technical accounting advice; preparing/reviewing reconciliations
- Experience in SAP systems and strong Excel skills for financial analysis, reporting and data management;
- Excellent communication (both written & verbal) and strong stakeholder engagement skills;
- Professional accounting qualifications –Full or Associate membership of CAANZ or CPAA is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of six years’ experience in a financial reporting environment.
- 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
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