Finance Officer (Financial Accounting) en myCareer - NSW Government

Finance Officer (Financial Accounting), Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD + hybrid working options available

Clerk Grade: 5/6
Location: Sydney CBD
Salary: $99,938 - $110,271 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Employment: Full-time, 35 hours

About this role

Take on a key role within our Department of Customer Service (DCS) financial control function, where you will contribute to high-quality financial reporting, monthly results, and statutory disclosures for interim and annual financial statements. This role provides a great opportunity to collaborate across multiple finance teams within DCS and work closely with our shared services provider to drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in financial processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide financial accounting and reporting support, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and prompt resolution of system issues.
• Partner with shared services providers to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial services.
•  Assist with preparation of quarterly statutory financial reports in line with reporting requirements and deadlines.
•  Review and validate monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy.
•  Monitor, analyse, and maintain financial systems and databases to generate accurate, insightful reports for stakeholders, including internal management and external agencies.
•  Strengthen internal controls and financial governance by identifying risks, recommending process enhancements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and audit requirements.
•  Maintain and manage the chart of accounts to ensure accurate account structure, correct mapping, and alignment with financial reporting, compliance, and operational requirements.

 About you

 We’re looking for someone who:

•  Communicates effectively and takes initiative to drive results.
•  Thrives in a deadline-driven environment and works well both independently and collaboratively.
•  Holds a degree in accounting, finance, or business and is CA/CPA qualified or working towards qualification.
•  Has prior experience in financial accounting (highly regarded).

 If you’re passionate about financial excellence and looking to grow your career in a collaborative and impactful environment – we’d love to hear from you!

 What we need from you:

 To start your journey towards becoming our Finance Officer, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).

 In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

 A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities.

Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $99,938 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 10am Wednesday 26th November

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW.  We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace   

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

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We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact [email protected] or 02 9494 8351.

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