principal financial accountant

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 696496

Location: PORT ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Principal Financial Accountant to join the Financial Accounting team at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of up to 24 months

Remuneration: ASO7 – Salary Range $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. (+12% Superannuation)

About the opportunity:

The Principal Financial Accountant leads a small team and is responsible for providing 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 be:

• Degree level qualification in accounting, finance, economics (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership to a professional accounting body.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising effectively and working collaboratively with a range of clients and stakeholders, to facilitate cooperation and support in achieving outcomes and to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others to work together as a team to achieve objectives, with a commitment to a team and client service orientated philosophy.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise work to meet completing deadlines and remain focused on key objectives in a demanding work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply policies and procedures to practical situations, and provide accurate business orientated solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of complex financial statements, provision of complex financial and accounting advice and analysis of financial data in a complex service delivery orientated business.
• Commitment to financial accounting and management practices/compliance, including a strong understanding of accounting standards and related governance frameworks and their application in a government context.
• Experience in identifying, developing and implementing financial management and reporting improvement initiatives and processes.
• 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 embrace 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.

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.

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 successful incumbent must have a valid VISA for the term of the assignment.

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: 17/09/2025 11:45 PM