Systems and Data Accountant

About Callida

Callida is on a mission to solve government's most important challenges by developing our people and supporting yours. As a trusted partner to the Australian Public and Private Sectors, Callida is committed to delivering practical, high quality consulting services that help build, sustain, and maximise public sector capability.

The growing team is working to support modern, responsive, and skilled workforces across government – one that is equipped to meet the evolving needs of Australia's strategic interests. Callida team members bring expertise across financial management, ICT, policy and programs, and workforce transformation.

This exciting opportunity offers a rewarding career working with a multi-disciplinary team equipped with the expertise and insight to support Australia's diverse and dynamic public sector landscape.

Why Callida?

At Callida you will:

• Work on meaningful projects that improve public sector outcomes,
• Grow your technical and consulting skills in SAP, data analytics, and reporting,
• Be supported by leaders who value your development, wellbeing, and career goals.

The Opportunity

As a Systems and Data Accountant, you will use your finance expertise and systems thinking to improve business systems, ensure accuracy, process efficiency and integrity of financial data, analysis and reporting for government clients. You'll work across ERP platforms and analytics tools to deliver insights, strengthen governance, and enhance decision-making.

Whether you're starting your consulting career, building specialist expertise, or leading projects and mentoring others, this role offers the opportunity to grow at the intersection of accounting, systems, and data.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Applying accounting expertise to reconciliations, reporting, and compliance
• Developing and applying systems skills in ERP platforms (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, ECC, BW, BODS) and analytics tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, SQL)
• Translating business requirements into process and reporting solutions
• Engaging with stakeholders to improve financial processes and data quality
• Contributing to projects that strengthen financial governance, data integrity, and decision-making

About You

We're looking for people with a solid accounting foundation, be a curious systems thinker and have an interest technology. You may already have systems experience, or you may be ready to grow into it; either way, we are looking to support you with training and on-the-job learning.

Consultant (early career)

• Degree in Accounting/Finance; progress toward CA/CPA desirable
• 1–3 years' accounting/finance experience (e.g. reporting, management accounting)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles; exposure to ERP or analytics tools is a bonus

Senior Consultant (emerging specialist)

• CA/CPA qualified (or near completion)
• 2–4 years' finance experience with ERP or reporting responsibilities
• Strong financial analysis and stakeholder engagement; hands-on data/reporting skills (Excel, Power BI, SQL/SAP BW/BODS desirable)

Principal Consultant (team lead/advisor)

• CA/CPA qualified with 4–6 years' experience in finance roles with significant systems/data responsibilities
• Experience leading financial systems projects and providing strategic advice
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring skills
• Defence or large government experience highly regarded

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package aligned to your experience
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Generous leave, including:
• Parental leave,
• Volunteer leave, and
• Option to purchase leave.
• Dedicated learning budget and support for CA/CPA or technical training
• A supportive, people-first culture with leaders who care about your ongoing growth and development

Security Requirements

Applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain an AGSVA security clearance (Baseline minimum; NV1 preferred for senior levels).

Apply Now

If you feel Callida could be the right place for your next career chapter, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out for a chat or send through your application by
31 October 2025
with a brief note outlining your experience, who you are, and what you're seeking in your next employer.