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Perth
Division:
Finance and Commercial Services Directorate
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Classification:
Level 4 $90,248 - $101,232 pa MRWA EBA + 11% superannuation
Position Number:
P0071884
Closing Date:
2024-04-02 1:00 PM
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Senior Accounting Officer
Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services, providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people. Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
About the Role
Our Finance Services Branch is located within the Finance and Commercial Services Directorate at our Head Office at the Don Aitken Centre East Perth. The Branch provides strategic support and corporate development through provision of leadership in Financial Management, innovative solutions to Business/Financial Management issues and provision of Best Practice financial systems, policies and processes.
As a Senior Accounting Officer, you will provide specialist support and co-ordination of the accounts payable process in accordance with Main Roads’ policies and procedures. You will also maintain and provide advice on supplier information contained in the financial management system.
We’re looking for someone who will use their skills and experience in developing and enhancing stakeholder relationships to support them in providing effective business solutions and specialist support. If you’re an experienced professional specialising in accounts payable looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic team, apply now!
About You
To be successful in this role, you will show us how you will:
- Co-ordinate and maintain integrity with accounts payable, purchase orders and general ledgers
- Have a passion for integrity, particularly in ensuring it is maintained with the above processes
- Develop, implement and maintain data bases such as supplier data bases, and be familiar with Financial Management Systems
- Use your understanding of GST to co-ordinate and provide advice on its application on accounts payable processes with Main Roads, and;
- Be committed to providing a high level of customer service to our internal and external stakeholders.
What We Offer
At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible, and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 11% superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus.
For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Helen Ryan on (08) 9323 4396 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please contact Katrina Durer-Flint on (08) 9265 5367 or email
Submitting Your Application
Applicants are requested to submit the following: * A comprehensive CV demonstrating their relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A statement outlining your sound skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- Application of contemporary financial management policies and procedures in a large complex organisation
- Application of accounts payable, purchase orders, general ledger and other financial management systems in a large complex organisation
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact Katrina Durer-Flint on (08) 9265 5367 or email
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be assessed throughout the selection process.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and a National Police Clearance prior to appointment.
Applicants deemed suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
Please be advised that an Executive Search may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
