At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.

- Sydney location
- Salary from $132,990 (depending on experience) + 15.4% superannuation
- 24 month fixed term contract
- Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Friday 6th November 2026

The team

The RegistryConnect program is focused on the stabilisation and targeted uplift of Business Registers including designing connections to the ABN and Director ID registers held by the ATO, and the more than 30 registers held by ASIC. With a multi-million dollar budget the Program will span over 5 years.

The role

As the Project Accountant you will provide financial information and advice to project managers and senior leadership including financial reporting and analysis to improve decision making and support budgetary control of all activities undertaken.

You will be required to:

- Build strong relationships with RegistryConnect senior leaders, project managers and ASIC Finance.
- Partner with project managers to monitor CapEx and OpEx performance and improve forecast accuracy.
- Analyse and report on financial performance, budgets, forecasts, forward estimates and key metrics.
- Present financial insights to senior leadership, highlighting variances, budget risks and mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and service delivery.
- Support Department of Finance and Treasury reporting and consultation requirements.
- Identify and support solutions to financial and reputational risks.
- Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
- Assist senior leadership with funding bids, financial papers and Board-level reporting.

About you

- A qualification in Business, Commerce or Finance, and/or CPA or CA accreditation, is desirable.
- Demonstrated management accounting,



budgeting and forecasting experience in the public or private sector.
- Extensive project accounting experience, partnering with senior managers to provide timely financial and budget advice.
- Experience delivering insightful financial reporting and analysis using large ERP and reporting systems such as PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion and Power BI.
- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information for business users while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide specialist advice on accounting concepts, policies and procedures.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and networks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information to senior executives and boards.

View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Friday 6th November 2026.

About ASIC

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

- Attractive superannuation
- Additional leave entitlements
- 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
- Flexible work arrangements
- Assistance for study and professional development

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.

📌 Project Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Asic
📍 Sydney