Senior Financial Accountant

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Get involved in NSW's transition to renewable energy and reliable electricity supply
• Temporary (initial 6 months with potential for extension)
• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Office based – Sydney CBD
• Clerk Grade 11/12; salary relative to experience, from $145,378 to $168,130 super

The NSW Energy Security Corporation is a new statutory corporation constituted under the Energy Security Corporation Act 2024 (ESC Act). The Corporation will partner with the private sector to accelerate investment in clean energy projects in NSW, and support New South Wales to achieve the targets for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions under the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act 2023.

Our Energy Security Corporation team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant to deliver expert financial analysis, advice and reporting to ensure accurate accounting and compliance with relevant legislative, policy and statutory frameworks. This role supports the organisation's financial sustainability, transparency, and strategic decision-making through high-quality financial management and reporting.

Key Knowledge and experience

• Extensive experience in finance management including experience establishing new finance operations, policies, systems and other corporate services
• Extensive experience in financial operations and accounting for financial instruments in an investment or funds management environment
• Experience in preparing statutory financial statements in a financial services setting.
• Strong understanding of public sector finance and investment management.
• Knowledge of the application of the NSW Government Sector finance legislation, directions and policies, and Australian Accounting Standards.

Essential Requirements – As detailed in the Role Description

• Degree in relevant finance, accounting, or similar discipline
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as Chartered Accountants Australia & NZ or Certified Practicing Accountants Australia is preferred.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Financial Accountant

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on Tuesday 10th June at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Peter Crimp via ***********

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

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