We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Financial Statements and Special Accounts team to lead the delivery of the administered financial statements for the NIAA.

As an Assistant Director, you will:

- lead and support a small team, balancing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes
- provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders on complex financial and accounting matters
- apply your technical expertise and professional judgement to interpret accounting standards, legislation and guidance
- contribute to the effective management of NIAA's financial reporting obligations and provide support throughout the annual audit process
- build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

The role can be located in any NIAA location, with Canberra preferred. Additional hours may be required during peak reporting periods.

Our ideal candidate is a motivated finance professional who enjoys working through complex accounting issues, can see both the detail and the bigger picture and is comfortable taking ownership of deliverables.

In this role you will have the following:

- strong financial accounting expertise and a sound understanding of Commonwealth financial frameworks
- the ability to analyse complex financial matters and exercise sound professional judgement
- highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality assurance
- a collaborative and supportive leadership style, with the ability to guide and develop staff and contribute to strong team outcomes.





Qualifications and Experience:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or equivalent.
- Experience in financial accounting is required.

- To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
- Occupants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
- Successful candidates will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period for up to 12 months).

These roles are being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has a range of versatile working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement and relevant policies and guidance materials. Working arrangements can be negotiated with successful candidates on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the operational requirements of the role and the individual's personal circumstances and preferences.

📌 Assistant Director, Financial Statements and Special Accounts (Australia)
🏢 National Indigenous Australians Agency
📍 Australia