Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
We are currently seeking applications for a
Manager,
Financial Accounting
to join the
Financial
Accounting Team
at the Department of Treasury &
Finance.
What We Offer
Work that matters—impact that shapes South Australia's
future
Flexible working arrangements that support life and
career
Salary packaging options
Discounted gym membership
Supportive learning & career development
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
About Us
Picture a career that's more than numbers.
At the Department of
Treasury and Finance (DTF), we're building a world‐class Treasury
for South Australia—one that's innovative, cooperative, and
future‐focused.
We're South Australia's lead agency for economic, digital, and
financial policy outcomes.
Our work touches every corner of the
state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital
transformation.
And we do it all with one purpose: to make life
better for the people who call South Australia home.
Shared Services SA (SSSA) deliver essential business and finance
services across areas of payroll, accounts payable and receivable,
tax and financial accounting, and business systems which enable
government agencies to focus on serving the community.
SSSA support
daily operations to driving innovation, your work at Shared
Services SA powers the public sector behind the scenes.
Why This Role Matters
As a
Manager, Financial Accounting
, you will
lead a high-performing financial accounting team that supports
government agencies to meet their financial reporting and
compliance obligations.




Your leadership will help ensure accurate,
timely and reliable financial information that enables sound
decision-making and strengthens financial accountability across the
South Australian public sector.
In this role, you will:
Lead the delivery of efficient and effective financial
accounting and management services.
Drive the preparation of financial statements, audit
liaison activities and briefing processes.
Strengthen financial accounting procedures, compliance and
governance outcomes.
Lead business improvements and change initiatives that
enhance reporting quality, timeliness and accuracy.
Identify and manage financial and operational risks across
service delivery activities.
Build strong stakeholder relationships with client
agencies, Audit SA and internal partners to achieve successful
outcomes.
Remuneration
ASO8 ($130,046 – $134,956 p.a.) + 12% Superannuation
We're looking for someone who has:
Degree qualifications in accounting, finance, economics or
an equivalent discipline, with eligibility for membership of a
professional accounting body.
Demonstrated success leading financial services within a
large and complex service delivery environment.
Strong leadership capability with the ability to develop
people, foster teamwork and drive performance.
Proven ability to build productive stakeholder
relationships and communicate effectively with a broad range of
audiences.




Experience preparing financial statements, providing
complex accounting advice and analysing financial information
in complex organisations.

A track record of leading business improvement and change
initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.
Application Instructions
Click
'Apply Now'
to:
Submit your current CV
Submit a Cover Letter (max two pages) outlining your
suitability
Provide details of 2 referees (One of the referees must be
your current line manager)
Complete and attach the Pre‐Employment Declaration
Special Conditions
Refer to the
Role Statement
for key selection
criteria and special conditions.
Enquiries
Name: Carmela Rositano
Title: Assistant Director, Financial Accounting
Tel: ***************
Email: ******
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived
experiences.
If you need any adjustments at any stage — such as receiving
interview questions in advance or accessing materials in
alternative formats — we're here to support you.
Aboriginal Employment Program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged,
but not required, to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal
Employment Register.
The register provides optional support and
access to employment opportunities across SA.
Applications close:
30/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- ASO8 Manager Financial Accounting - Role Statement.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the versatile working arrangements for this role.

📌 Manager, Financial Accounting (South Australia)
🏢 Department Of Treasury & Finance
📍 South Australia