Management Accountant

• $51.51 - $58.70 p/h + super
• 3 month Contract
• Bankstown

This NSW Government agency is a major service provider who strives to deliver a more consistent and efficient experience within government. This government agency uses data and behavioural insights to drive improvements with government and providing services to NSW. We are looking for someone to start ASAP for a 3-month contract paying up to $58.70 p/h + Super. This role is located in Bankstown.
   
About the team
  
You will be a part of a highly professional and dedicated cohort who value independence, communication, accountability and integrity.
  
The Team you are joining is a high functioning and performing team amongst a leading NSW Government agency. A team of like-minded individuals who thrive to deliver outstanding work to help residents of NSW.
  
About the Role
  
We are actively looking to hire a Management Accountant to fulfill a crucial role in financial planning and management accounting. The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective financial management and strategic decision-making processes.
  
Key accountabilities include:

• Collaborate closely with the Team Leader in Management Accounting, providing expert technical support across all operational facets.
• Foster seamless coordination among Finance Unit teams, ensuring the Business operates within a streamlined and effective financial framework.
• Ensure strict adherence to accounting standards.
• Work alongside the Team Leader to disseminate the financial objectives throughout Corporate & Business Units, ensuring alignment and clarity.
• Partner with Managers to meticulously craft, monitor, and control Budgets, evaluating proposals and business cases with precision.
• Conduct in-depth budget reviews, analyse trends, and deliver insightful reports to Management for informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of robust corporate budget reporting mechanisms utilising advanced management accounting and reporting systems.
• Contribute to the formulation of forward-looking financial planning strategies and policies, ensuring fiscal sustainability and strategic alignment.
• Monitor budget performance across all units, ensuring accountability and driving continuous improvement initiatives within financial management systems.
• Proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities to enhance the organisation's financial management processes.
• Engage with relevant government bodies, departments, and industry peers to ensure the Business fulfills its financial obligations and remains compliant with regulatory requirements.

• Previous Demonstrated ability to undertake the functions and responsibilities identified in this role.
• Experience working with an accounting enterprise system.
• Management accounting, budgeting and financial planning experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Local or State Government Accounting Experience.
• Experience with SAP Financial System.
• Experience with Business Intelligence reporting programs.

• 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government
• Get paid weekly
• Rated 4.9/5 on Google Reviews with over 900 5⭐ reviews for candidate feedback this year
• Offer Insurances for ABN Contractors
• Consistent communication & transparency