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Senior compliance & governance accountant

Sydney
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Accountant
Posted: 12 June
Offer description

Location

Parramatta - Hybrid

Employment type

Ongoing Full Time

Salary

Clerk Grade 9/10 ($129,464 - $142,665 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The role supports the Manager Compliance and Governance; overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting arising from Australian Accounting Standards, legislative pronouncements and Treasury directions.

What You'll Do

* Develop and maintain finance accounting policies, procedures, guidance materials, and deliver compliance training while ensuring adherence to legislative requirements.
* Conduct internal control and compliance reviews, lead annual CFO certification programs, manage evidence collection, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and audits.
* Maintain the audit management action register, partner with business units for process improvements, address management letter issues, and provide expert advice on accounting standards and financial policies.
* Collaborate with Central Agency Reporting, Operational Accounting teams, and finance partners, supporting continuous improvement in financial reporting, delegation mapping, system migrations, and ad-hoc projects.

Essential Requirements Of The Role

* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
* Professional accounting qualifications – CAANZ or CPAA or equivalent (at least 3 years).
* Sound work experience and understanding of financial risk management, governance and compliance.
* Experience with the NSW Public Sector including related risk management policies and statutory/legislative requirements.
* Knowledge of Australian accounting standards and current and future pronouncements.
* Over three years of audit experience at senior level is desirable.

What We're Looking For

* Results driven with focus on continuously improving financial management.
* Strong ability to work autonomously and deliver a high standard – a self-starter attitude is essential.
* Clear explanation of complex financial concepts and arguments to individuals and groups; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent time management, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* Good writing skills.

What We Offer

* A challenging and rewarding career.
* Flexible, autonomous work environment.
* Competitive pay and conditions.
* Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Inclusion and Diversity

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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