Project Accountant (Pool)

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 592702
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneAbout the Organisation:We are the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), an organisation that leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia. We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state's social, environmental, and economic well-being. We're passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.About the Role:You will sit in the business partnering with project staff to deliver specialised financial advice, support and oversight to multi-million dollar project(s). You will be part of an existing collaborative and supportive team and will also work closely with the WIO Governance team and Corporate Finance in the joint delivery of finance functions that aligns to both DEW and external funding partner requirements.
A key component of the role is the ability to successfully develop genuine strong networks and relationships that results in a partnered approach to budget management and oversight.To be successful in the role, you will have significant experience and well developed management accounting skills in government, proven ability to establish strong key relationships and be a highly collaborative team player who is solutions focused.What can a day in the role can look like…..

• Joint development and oversight of multi-million dollar project budgets over multiple years, through regular meetings with project staff and Managers.
• Contribute to the development, review and oversight of the finance components within various forms of written correspondence including briefings, funding agreements, workplans and progress reporting.
• Rigorous analysis, reconciliation and reporting to ensure the alignment of project workplan budgets and DTF Forward Estimate budgets.
• Identifying risks and/or opportunities and referring accordingly, including advice/recommendations.
• Responding to queries from funding partners that requires investigation of funding agreements, workplans, project budgets and progress reports.
• Preparing financial acquittals and assisting with external audit processes by providing the supporting financial information requested for projects.
• System maintenance including journals, budget adjustments, carryovers etc

What can we offer you!

• Extend your finance skills beyond the “normal” management accounting skills in this unique role!
• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance (subject to business needs)
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career

Contract:This is a merit pool and successful applicants may be offered positions on a term basis according to business needs over the next 12 monthsEssential Qualifications:An appropriate degree in business, accounting, finance or economics majoring in accounting, or related degree.Special Conditions:

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain a National Police Clearance (NPC).

Remuneration:ASO6 - $97,022 min - $102,626 max p.a.Enquiries to:Tony Trimboli
A/Project Accounting Coordinator, Business Assurance and Operations
Tony.Trimboli2@sa.gov.au
(08) 8463 3889Application Instructions:Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) detailing your relevant skills and experience to the role.No generic cover letters please.The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.
Applications close: 19/05/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.