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Financial Accountant

Port Adelaide, South AustraliaFull-time$104k2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and transactional finance support to the Central Adelaide Waste and Recycling Authority (CAWRA) to drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

Role type

Financial Accountant

Builds

Financial insights, accurate reporting, and robust financial controls for a waste and recycling authority.

Domain

Local government / Waste management and recycling

Required skills

Financial accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, financial reconciliations, statutory compliance, audit support, payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, cashflow management, treasury functions, financial system management, Australian Accounting Standards knowledge

Preferred skills

Experience with TechOne or similar finance systems

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis; Maintain strong financial governance through reconciliations, financial controls, statutory compliance and audit support; Oversee transactional finance activities including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashflow and treasury functions; Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities

Seniority

Mid-level, fixed-term contract