Finance Analyst
Are you ready for a career that creates meaningful impact? Here's your opportunity to work for an organisation that informs and challenges government to improve outcomes for citizens.
Who we are?
For over 200 years, the Auditor-General has assisted the Parliament of New South Wales to hold government accountable for its use of public resources.
Recognised as a centre of excellence in professional services, the Audit Office of New South Wales is an independent integrity agency. We conduct financial and performance audits across a diverse range of portfolios such as health, education, transport, local government, environment, justice, community services, industry and more.
Our work is diverse, challenging and meaningful. Our people interact with diverse stakeholders regularly, and embrace opportunities to positively impact the lives of NSW citizens. A career at the Audit Office is more than you imagine.
We have a people-focused culture, supported by corporate values that encourage pride in purpose, curiosity and open-mindedness, courage and integrity.
Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences help us deliver high standards of work that reflects the communities we operate in.
At the Audit Office, you won't just fit in. You'll belong.
How will you contribute?
Joining the Audit Office means being part of a team dedicated to excellence, integrity, and making a tangible difference for the people of NSW.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Analyst to join our Finance and Performance team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining day to day financial accounting operations including accounts payable; accounts receivable; travel and expense management; purchasing cards; and the general ledger. You will assist in the preparation of the Audit Office's annual statutory financial statements, monthly GST/payroll tax returns, monthly NSW Treasury reporting obligations, monthly balance sheet reconciliations and the annual FBT return. You will also contribute to the delivery of the Audit Office vision, mission, values, goals and strategies.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
* Timely and accurate processing of financial transactions in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers which meet the needs of stakeholders and comply with legislative requirements and the Audit Office's policies and financial delegations.
* Perform timely and effective monthly reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts.
* Perform data analysis on historical financial data to generate insights such as trends, outliers and areas for improvement.
* Prepare timely and accurate Business Activity Statements, payroll tax returns, Fringe Benefit Tax returns and other relevant returns in accordance with the relevant tax legislation.
* Support the Senior Financial Accountant in preparing timely and accurate annual financial statements and working papers.
* Provide effective administration of the Audit Office's banking arrangements (including Purchasing Cards) and the travel and expense management system.
* Respond to internal requests in a timely, professional manner, with a strong customer centric focus.
* Undertake other general financial duties including ad hoc special projects, internal/external reporting, research papers on new accounting standards, policy development and billing/invoicing as required.
What will you learn?
We will challenge and develop you, encourage your curiosity, open-mindedness and courage. A bird's eye view of the whole state government is on offer, a unique opportunity that few professionals are exposed to.
Our audits are purposeful and are determined each year to reflect the contemporary challenges that NSW faces, providing you with the opportunity to work on a variety of issues and challenges.
We value the growth and development of our people, with leaders who guide and mentor on your professional journey. With a focus on wellbeing, we support you to perform at your best and achieve meaningful outcomes in your role.
What will you need to succeed?
We are seeking someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work within tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, employees and other key stakeholders.
You will also need:
* tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, and working towards full membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
* demonstrated understanding of governance as it applies to the public sector
* a high-level understanding of relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures and ability to interpret and effectively apply these requirements to meet governance and compliance obligations
* to be an Australian permanent resident or citizen or New Zealand citizen.
What are the benefits?
We provide genuine flexibility in the way we work, along with competitive benefits.
On offer is a 35-hour work week and a total remuneration package (including superannuation) from $97,819to $114,782 per annum depending on your experience, skills and capabilities.
The Audit Office is a rewarding, challenging and impactful place to work where we value diversity and take a collaborative approach to 'getting things done'. Here you can have a rewarding career with purpose, and real work-life balance as well as unique opportunities for professional development and personal growth. You will work with friendly, talented colleagues to solve complex problems and work with high-profile clients.
The Audit Office is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements to create a diverse, skilled and motivated workforce capable of delivering quality products and efficient services. Our standard way of working requires you to work at least 50% of contracted hours from either our head office, an auditee location, or a related worksite. If required, you can balance your attendance on-site over a month, with a minimum of one day per week in one of these locations.
Get started
Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences help us deliver high standards of work that reflects the communities we operate in. The Audit Office of New South Wales values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse groups. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not think you meet every requirement, or feel your experience does not align perfectly, we still want to hear from you.
For your application to be considered, you must include your resume, as well as a cover letter that addresses these two targeted questions:
* Provide an example of a time where you had competing deadlines – what were they, what strategies did you use to complete the work and how did you communicate with affected stakeholders? (300 words maximum)
* Provide an example of a time you identified a problem with a work process or task. How did you solve the problem – what were the benefits and what was the result? (300 words maximum)
As this role requires the successful candidate to demonstrate that they meet the capability to write and prepare material that is well structured and easy to follow, we strongly discourage reliance on tools such as ChatGPT for the preparation of cover letters or answers to targeted questions for this role.
If you are interested in making a positive difference to the people of NSW, click Apply Now.
Applications close midnight Sunday 18 January 2026.
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