Senior Financial Accountant

Department:

Shared Services SA is a branch within the Department of Treasury and Finance.  It delivers corporate and business services to a range of SA Government agencies and improves the delivery of internal administrative services by developing simpler, faster, more robust, and efficient processes and systems. 

Financial Accounting, Shared Services SA provides statutory reporting, balance sheet account reconciliation, general ledger, payroll interface, fixed asset and right of private practice administration services and associated advice to a wide range of SA Government agencies. 

About the role:

The Senior Financial Accountant is accountable to the Manager Financial Accounting and is responsible for contributing to, and providing guidance to staff for delivering professional accounting and financial management services, including transactional services (e.g. journals, complex reconciliations, asset accounting), preparation of financial statements, and providing compliance and accounting/financial management advice for SA Government agencies. 

What you will need to succeed:

• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of financial statements, complex reconciliations, financial accounting, general ledger/subsidiary ledger and reporting functions in a complex service delivery orientated business.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and analyse problems, develop and implement practical solutions, provide accurate financial accounting/financial management advice and analysis of financial data.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of financial accounting/management policies and procedures.
• Experience in identifying, developing and implementing financial management and reporting improvement initiatives and processes. 

The successful applicant must hold a current Australian work eligibility status.
For more information on requirements of the role, please see attached role description.

Remuneration

Classification: ASO6

Salary Range: $97,022 p.a. - $102,626 p.a. (+ 11% superannuation)
Application Instructions:

All applications are to be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' and following the instructions. Applicants to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role.

The Department of Treasury and Finance actively promote flexible working arrangements and is committed to having at least 50% of interviewees for each role being women. At DTF we value and encourage diversity within our workforce, to help us reflect the community we serve.

Enquiries to:

Carmela Simms 
Assistant Director, Financial Accounting Shared Services SA 
carmela.simms3@sa.gov.au     
0423 040 437