Finance Officer, Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD + hybrid working
options available
Ongoing,
full time opportunity
Clerk
Grade 5/6, $102,936 - $113,579+ employer's contribution to superannuation
and annual leave loading.
Location: Sydney
CBD, plus hybrid working options
About this role
Take on a key role within our Department of Customer Service
(DCS) financial control function, where you will contribute to high-quality
financial reporting, monthly results, and statutory disclosures for interim and
annual financial statements.
This role provides a great opportunity to
collaborate across multiple finance teams within DCS and work closely with our
shared services provider to drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous
improvement in financial processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Provide
financial accounting and reporting support, ensuring data accuracy,
integrity and prompt resolution of system issues.
Partner
with shared services providers to ensure the timely and accurate delivery
of financial services.
Assist
with preparation of statutory financial reports in line with reporting
requirements and deadlines.
Review
and validate monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness
and accuracy.
Monitor,
analyse, and maintain financial systems and databases to generate
accurate, insightful reports for stakeholders, including internal
management and external agencies.
Strengthen
internal controls and financial governance by identifying risks,
recommending process enhancements, and ensuring compliance with accounting
standards, policies, and audit requirements.
Provide




financial support and accounting advice to the business to ensure
financial data is incorporated into the Department's financial statements.
About you
We're
looking for someone who:
Communicates
effectively and takes initiative to drive results.
Thrives
in a deadline-driven environment and works well both independently and
collaboratively.
Holds
a degree in accounting, finance, or business and is CA/CPA qualified or
working towards qualification.
Has
prior experience in financial accounting (highly regarded).
If you're passionate about financial excellence and looking
to grow your career in a team-oriented and impactful environment – we'd love to
hear from you!
What we need from you:
To start your journey towards becoming our Finance Officer,
please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover
letter (max 2 pages).
In your cover letter please share your motivation for
applying for this position and your relevant skills.
A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities.
Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting
at $102,936 base plus superannuation
Click
Here
to access the Role Description
.
For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Nicole Turner via ******.
Visit the
Capability Application Tool




to prepare for the recruitment process by
accessing
practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities
listed in the role description.
A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months.
The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
Closing Date: Thursday 24th September at 11:59pm
Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of
Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform
that benefits people across NSW.
We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital
transformation, and regulatory reform.
Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
Belong in our diverse and inclusive
workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing
difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different
backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement
here
.
We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability.
If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on ************ or
******
.
For more information, please visit
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on some of the different types of disabilities
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available for the recruitment process

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