Financial Accounting Specialist

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As a Financial Accounting Specialist, you will form an integral part of the Corporate Finance Group, contribute to a high-performing and accountable team; and continue to deliver Airservices’ record of Safety, Environmental, WHS, Risk and Compliance excellence.

You will build and maintain a culture of continuous improvement within a collaborative and inclusive team. You will lead and inspire Financial Accounting staff to deliver on functional and organisational objectives while providing ongoing professional advice, guidance and support, fostering a Centre of Excellence mindset.

You will:

• Assist with preparation of Airservices annual financial statements in accordance with PGPA and AASB requirements, including Board reporting
• Liaise with External Audit and internal business partners to fulfil annual financial statements audit requirements
• Undertake analysis and provide timely financial information and advice on Financial Accounting standards, best practice policies and procedures, including identifying and facilitating improvements to financial reporting processes
• Performing month-end and year-end close processes, including ensuring accountability, accuracy and integrity of financial transactions within the general ledger
• Preparation of financial information for reporting including the Quarterly Report to the Minister, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Senate Estimates, Board briefing papers
• Seek continuous improvement of Financial Accounting processes to enable the delivery of an efficient and stream-lined service, documenting changes to processes and procedures
• Provide technical oversight, direction and coordination of transactional management processes across shared services team.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

  PD_ Financial Accounting Specialist.pdf

The Person

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or related discipline with sound knowledge and practical application of accounting standards and finance management practices and statutory reporting
• Demonstrated experience in the business and financial operations of a large commercial organisation or accounting firm, with exposure to accounting issues
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, including strong influencing, stakeholder management and communications skills
• Demonstrated experience in Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Membership of a professional accounting body in Australia (CPA Australia, CA ANZ) (Desirable)
• Capability and motivation to embrace technology and new ways of working

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Jane Moloney - Talent Acquisition Advisor at ************@airservicesaustralia.com.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close  11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday 17th March 2024.