financial accountant

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 692593

Location: ADELAIDE, PORT ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for an ASO5 Financial Accountant, to join Financial Accounting team at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of up to 24 months, based at both our Adelaide and Port Adelaide offices.

Remuneration: ASO5 – Salary Range $85,790 – 95,413 p.a. (+12% Superannuation)

About the opportunity:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for the provision of accurate and timely financial services (including reconciliations), preparation of financial statements, and accounting/financial management advice for SA Government agencies within the Financial Accounting business unit.

The Financial Accounting business unit of 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 you

To be successful you will have:

• Degree level qualification in accounting, finance, economics (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership to a professional accounting body.
• Demonstrated sound communication skills (verbal and written) and commitment to client service.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, work independently with limited supervision, and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to be flexible, adaptable, and versatile to meet changing requirements and to provide support to others in an environment of change.
• Ability to coach, mentor and supervise staff in a client service environment.
• Demonstrated experience in financial and asset accounting, complex reconciliations, preparation of financial statements and reports, and providing high quality financial and accounting advice, preferably in a client service environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and related governance and financial management frameworks/ processes as applied in the SA Government environment.
• Experience in identifying and assisting with the implementation of financial management and reporting process improvements.
• Demonstrated experience in using financial management applications (e.g., Masterpiece, Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, modelling and reporting.

About us

• At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
• We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
• Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.
• Shared Services SA (SSSA) strives to deliver high-quality financial, payroll and work injury services to our customers. We care about providing timely, accurate and contemporary services, so government agencies can focus on delivering for the South Australian community.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Carmela Simms

Title: Assistant Director, Financial Accounting

Tel:

email:

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Applications close: 31/08/2025 11:45 PM