Job description
A high-profile national government agency is seeking an experienced General Accountant to join its team on a labour hire basis. This is a short term contract role which offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of public policy, supporting the financial operations of a key federal entity that drives workplace safety and wellbeing outcomes across Australia.
Key Responsibilities
To be succesful for this position you are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment. You’ll bring to the role:
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare annual financial statements in line with government standards
- Draft technical accounting position papers
- Manage monthly and yearly financial reporting through the CBMS platform
- Coordinate external audit processes and liaise with auditors
- Contribute financial reporting content to the agency’s annual report
To be succesful for this position you are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment. You’ll bring to the role:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective stakeholder engagement experience
- Excellent judgement and initiative
- Outstanding organisational and planning abilities
- Degree qualifications in accounting
- CPA membership (mandatory)
- Baseline Clearance required
- Demonstrated experience in technical accounting and financial reporting, ideally within the public sector
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
