Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

• Join a World Class Organisation
• Leverage your researching and analytical skills
• Support the effectiveness of the Financial Management Framework across the NSW Public Sector

About Us

As the NSW Government's principal financial and economic adviser, Treasury's role is to enable the Government to deliver its promise to support the people of New South Wales (NSW), and look to 2021 with renewed ambition to forge a brighter future in a prosperous and confident post-pandemic economy.

As part of our vision to become a World Class Treasury, we believe Treasury has a primary role in supporting and investing in our key partners (service delivery clusters).

Our responsibility includes lifting financial management capability and culture across the sector and supporting the NSW Treasurer's priorities: economic growth, achieving fiscal repair and delivering economic reform, working swiftly to produce implementation plans for each priority.

Visit the NSW Treasury website for further information about our structure and functions: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/about-nsw-treasury

The Team and the Role

The Financial & Operations Group provides financial reporting and analysis for the key stakeholders of the State, including citizens and government, and stewards the Sector in financial management, accounting policy, and risk to ensure sound governance, assurance and regulatory frameworks that support financial control, effective decision making and delivery of high quality and timely financial information.

As the Finance Officer, your role is to contribute and provide assistance in all financial accounting functions of the Treasury. Working with the broader team, you will help to ensure that accounts payable and banking deliverables are met primarily for the Treasury, as well as other reporting entities managed by Treasury Finance.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce / Finance and/or related discipline
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and NSW Government accounting policies and practices
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work collaboratively to complete team deliverables
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• High level interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders
• Member of a professional accounting body is highly desirable

Click here to for role description which provides further details and key accountabilities

Talent pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

How to apply

Your application should include:

• Cover letter of no more than two pages
• An up-to-date resume that details your knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role

Support

Contact in Confidence: Michelle Vigo michelle.vigo@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 9:59 AM Monday 17 May 2021

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment within the NSW Treasury, candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Criminal Record Check and provide confirmation of academic qualifications prior to commencement.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At NSW Treasury, we are committed to building a respectful workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity across all areas. We are on a journey to become more inclusive.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.