Own the financial statements of a large Commonwealth department, from the monthly close to the annual ANAO audit.

Our client is a large Australian Government department based in Canberra.

The role sits within the Chief Finance Officer group, which manages the department’s budget, financial reporting and financial accountability obligations.

The Opportunity

The department is seeking an EL1 Financial Accountant to join the CFO group.

The role is offered as a long-term non-ongoing engagement, and ongoing APS employees can move across at level through a section 26 transfer.

You’ll own key parts of the department’s financial accounting, from the monthly close through to the annual financial statements and the ANAO audit.

The Role

As the EL1 Financial Accountant, you’ll be responsible for the department’s financial accounting and reporting.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing the annual and monthly financial statements
- Managing the month-end process, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Implementing accounting standards and reporting requirements
- Maintaining the Chart of Accounts
- Preparing BAS and FBT returns and provide tax advice to the business




- Liaising with the ANAO and internal audit throughout the audit cycle.
- Preparing compliance reporting

The Ideal Person

You will likely be working for another government department delivering financial statements as it requires someone to get across the work requirements quickly.

You could also be someone who has worked as an external auditor looking to make the transition across to the other side of the desk.

You will be degree qualified and have obtained your CA/CPA qualifications. You will be known for your analytical skills and as well your ability to be a forward think who has solid written and verbal communication skills.

You are likely the go to person in your organisations to provide solutions to problems that arise or look at processes to see if any efficiencies can be gained.

Applicants MUST be Australian Citizens and have an existing Baseline security clearance to be considered for this opportunity.

Salary / Rate

- $130k – $140k + Super
- Long-term non-ongoing engagement, or permanent placement via section 26 transfer for ongoing APS employees
- Canberra-based

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