Senior Financial Accountant
Location: 8/56 Station St E, Parramatta NSW 2150
Employment type: Ongoing
Grade: 9/10
Salary: 129464- 142665 pa, plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
What you'll do
The role prepares statutory Early Close and Year-end financial statements in accordance with current accounting standards and other statutory requirements and manages the agency's accounts payable and receivable activities.
Additionally the role provides expert analysis, advice and recommendations across a range of complex financial issues; develops and implements financial policies, procedures and systems to address organisation wide issues to meet the agency's statutory and NSW Treasury reporting obligations; serves as the primary point of contact for coordinating and providing responses to audit queries; and maintains related supporting documentation to meet Audit Office of NSW and NSW Treasury requirements.
What you'll do (continued)
* Prepare and review Early Close and Year-end statutory annual financial statements including the associated supporting work papers
* Facilitate the Early Close and Year-end General Ledger close-offs, ensuring accruals and period-end journals have been processed correctly and on time
* Manage the accounts payable and receivable functions, overseeing staff workloads and deliverables while fostering the development of skills and capabilities of staff
* Undertake analysis and provide timely, expert financial information and advice to the Associate Director Finance on complex financial management issues, including identifying and facilitating improvements to financial reporting processes
* Coordinate timely submission of financial management reports in Treasury format, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and submission deadlines, and coordinate other financial returns required by Treasury
* Oversee and coordinate the Agency's response to audits undertaken by the Audit Office of NSW
* Prepare briefing notes, reports, accounting policies and procedures, and other material as required by the Associate Director Finance on issues of significance relating to financial accounting and reporting
* Review General Ledger Balance Sheet reconciliations
* Review fixed asset registers and asset reports for financial reporting
You will also work as part of a team of 5 in a supportive environment where hybrid working arrangements are available.
What we're looking for
* Degree Qualification in Accounting, Commerce or similar discipline and studying towards CPA/CA (or equivalent) full member status, or extensive equivalent experience
* Proven expertise in preparing statutory financial statements within a government or large organisation
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, especially when reviewing financial data
* Sound knowledge of accounting standards, Treasury policies, and compliance requirements
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex financial information to varied audiences
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships
* Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
* A collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to work across a shared services model
* Experience in the public sector is desirable
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
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/
We do work that really matters
At Multicultural NSW you'll be helping connect and unite people to develop resilient and welcoming communities. You'll be supporting NSW to be the most successful multicultural society in the world. Our work matters. We offer a range of rewarding career opportunities that allow us to promote cultural and religious diversity and social harmony.
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 4th November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Gavin McCormack via email at gavin.mccormack@multicultural.nsw.gov.au.
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Nastassja Le Claire on 0460 961 902 or via Nastassja.LeClaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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