- Labour Hire Contract with Flexible Work Arrangements and National Impact
- High-Profile EL1 Leadership Opportunity
- Contact Alden I (02) 6112 7698

Your new employer This Federal Government agency plays a nationally significant role in delivering technology-enabled services that support better outcomes for Australians. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a flexible work environment and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes on a national scale.

Your new role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced finance professional to join as an Assistant Director (EL1) . Working within a high-performing finance team, you will lead key financial reporting, governance and assurance activities while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include

- Leading monthly and annual financial reporting processes
- Managing financial statements preparation and statutory reporting
- Coordinating audit activities and acting as a key liaison for external auditors
- Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and financial controls
- Overseeing fixed assets, cashflow forecasting and financial assurance activities
- Preparing executive, board and audit committee reporting
- Supporting the continuous improvement of financial frameworks, policies and controls
- Providing technical accounting advice and guidance to internal stakeholders

The role is available in Canberra, Brisbane or Sydney. What you'll need to succeed Must be an Australian citizen with a baseline security clearance.

You'll bring





- Experience in financial statements preparation and statutory reporting
- Robust knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
- Experience managing audit and assurance activities
- Advanced financial accounting and financial control expertise
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience leading or mentoring staff within a finance function
- CPA, CA or equivalent qualification (highly regarded)
- Experience within the APS or broader government environment will be highly regarded
- Exposure to finance systems such as CBMS, SAP, TM1, Power BI or similar platforms will be advantageous

What you'll get in return

- Labour-hire contract within a high-profile Federal Government environment
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to lead financial statements and audit activities
- Exposure to senior executive stakeholders and complex financial reporting
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programs and initiatives

What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click Apply Now or contact Alden Soe on 02 6112 7698 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities within finance, accounting or reporting, please get in touch for a confidential career discussion. We also encourage professionals who may not meet every requirement listed above to contact us to discuss how their skills and experience could align with this opportunity.

📌 Assistant Director - Financial Accounting & Reporting (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra