Overview
The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for managing the delivery of all statutory and financial audit compliance services for the business including: internal and external financial reporting; annual reports, accounting; taxation; development of financial policies and procedures; process and systems improvement; and provision of high level financial advice. This role is required to provide internal advice, reporting on the financial position of the business through the preparation of management and statutory reports ensuring that financial information provided is timely, accurate and relevant.
Key accountabilities
* Contribute to the development of a suite of financial policies and procedures and detailed manuals to guide the work performed by the Accounting team.
* Responsible for all taxation returns for the Business including FBT, Payroll Tax and GST. Perform general ledger maintenance and creation of new account codes and cost centres.
* Perform bank account administration and authorise payment runs.
* Provide expert advice and direction in relation to the specialist areas of financial management, accounting and taxation and ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements including accounting standards.
* Responsible for the preparation of statutory financial reports and the financial audit ensuring they comply with the latest Treasury and Accounting Standards.
* Primary contact with the external auditors with regards to the annual financial statements audit.
* Interpret and apply relevant Accounting Standards, Treasury Circulars and other accounting policy requirements to work performed.
* Contribute as part of the Financial Accounting Team in developing and maintaining a professional working relationship with the business to assist in achieving best practice KPI's of financial reporting including accuracy and timeliness.
* Prepare schedules for the annual reports and Estimate Committee hearings. Ensure Financial Statements are accurately reflected in financial management system.
* Perform all monthly and annual year-end accounting processes and reporting for the Busineess ensuring the necessary policies and procedures and controls are complied with to provide a high level of assurance to the Director Finance & Governance, Department Heads and Audit and Risk
* Ensure that the work area is safe and without risk to the health of employees, members, contractors and members of the public.
Essential requirements
* Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Finance or relevant discipline, with CA/CPA qualification.
* SAP & PRIME Systems
Key knowledge and experience
* Experience in implementing change management initiatives with NSW Government.
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant government and public administration legislative processes, protocols and reporting requirements
* Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information effectively and provide impartial advice demonstrating sound strategic judgment, tact and discretion.
* Highly developed organisational skills and including ability to manage multiple stakeholders, complex financial issues and heavy workloads
* Experience in asset valuations
If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Andrew.murphy@Chandlermacleod.com
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion #J-18808-Ljbffr