- Darlinghurst location with hybrid working flexibility
- Temp contract until 7th August 2026 with possible extensions

About the Role

Our client is a NSW government organisation based in Darlinghurst NSW. They are currently seeking a Senior Accounting Officer to come in and join their team on a temp contract opportunity until 7th August 2026 with possible extensions.Candidates for this role must have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or similar OR CA/CPA qualification
- A proven record in accounting and experience in a commercial environment and/or the public sector

Key Responsibilities include:

- Statutory Compliance & Reporting: Deliver accurate financial statements and tax returns in line with NSW Treasury guidelines and statutory obligations.
- Specialist Advisory & Training: Provide expert guidance on complex accounting, taxation, and Treasury matters to maintain organisational compliance.
- Internal Controls & Governance: Coordinate and implement robust internal controls and chart-of-account reviews to ensure accuracy and procedural integrity.
- Policy & Process Optimisation: Develop and refine financial policies and procedures to drive efficiency, productivity, and adherence to contemporary standards.
- Strategic Risk Management: Recommend accounting and taxation strategies that optimize performance while staying within regulatory and risk constraints.
- Business Partnering:



Collaborate with finance peers to implement strategic changes and educate clients on new accounting policies and guidelines.
- Treasury & Cash Oversight: Manage banking and cash practices per Public Sector guidelines to ensure productive handling and secure liquidity management.

About You

You will be an experienced Accounting professional with proven experience and reliability in previous roles.

The successful candidate will possess:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or similar OR CA/CPA qualification
- A proven record in accounting and experience in a commercial environment and/or the public sector
- Strong experience in Financial Accounting processes.

What's in it for you?

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Senior Accounting Officer (City of Sydney)
🏢 Randstad
📍 City of Sydney