ASO7 Principal Financial Accountant
Full-Time | Contract to 31 October 2026 | Immediate Start | Port Adelaide
Join a high-performing Financial Accounting team within a large South Australian Government shared services environment, supporting a diverse range of government agencies.
Why This Role
* Senior ASO7 opportunity
* Lead a small professional team
* Deliver high-profile statutory reporting
* Work across multiple government agencies
* Long-term contract to Oct 2026
Your Impact
* Lead the preparation of complex financial statements (GPFS & SPFS)
* Manage audit liaison, working papers, and senior briefings
* Oversee general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and payroll interfaces
* Provide trusted financial and accounting advice to internal teams and client agencies
* Guide and motivate staff to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
* Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management practices
* Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems, processes, and procedures
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation, and service level agreements
About You
* Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar
* CA or CPA certified
* Proven experience preparing complex financial statements
* Strong leadership capability with a collaborative, client-focused approach
* Advanced experience with financial systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Masterpiece) and Excel
* Confident communicator with stakeholders including audit bodies
* Highly organised, resilient, and deadline-driven
* Strong understanding of public sector governance, risk, and compliance
* Knowledge of WHS legislation and AS ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management
Key Skills
* Statutory Reporting
* Financial Accounting
* Audit Liaison
* Leadership
* Government Environment
* Risk & Governance
* Continuous Improvement
Role Details
* Location: Port Adelaide
* Engagement: Full-time contract to 31 October 2026
* Start: ASAP
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