EL1 Financial Accountant
Core
Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for a Federal Government institution while mentoring a small finance team.
Role type
Senior Financial Accountant (EL1)
Builds
Management reports, annual financial statements, and budget documentation for the Australian Government.
Domain
Public sector finance / Australian Government
Required skills
Financial accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, financial analysis, policy development, audit support, tax compliance, complex financial issue investigation
Preferred skills
Executive Level 1 (EL1) capability, experience with Central Budget Management System (CBMS), experience with Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and MYEFO processes
Technologies
Central Budget Management System (CBMS)
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor finance staff; manage month-end processes including journals, accruals, and reconciliations; prepare management reports and annual financial statements; maintain reporting through CBMS; coordinate PBS and MYEFO processes; support annual audit activities; monitor taxation obligations; develop financial policies and controls; provide high-level financial analysis and advice; investigate complex financial issues.