Senior Financial Accountant, Compliance and Reporting
Wanted: Senior Financial Accountant for contemporary and progressive WA Government agency; financial reporting and compliance role.
About the role
Landgate is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to work closely with its senior leaders to provide a range of complex accounting services to Landgate’s internal and external customers. The role is focused on financial reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Accounting Standards and audit requirements.
Landgate, as a recently partially commercialised WA government Statutory Authority, is highly reliant on its ICT delivery and investments, presenting a unique financial accounting environment.
This varied role presents an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified accountant to contribute towards great outcomes for our customers. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to drive improvements to finance processes, increase the use of contemporary technologies across the agency and challenge our thinking as our finance function continues to evolve along with Landgate.
Our ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge across a range of areas including:
- Annual financial reporting
- Accounting standards and financial policy
- Financial control
- System and Chart of Accounts management
- Investment portfolio management
- Government operational and capital funding
- IT project accounting
- Indirect and direct taxation
- Actuarial liability assessment
Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, please demonstrate:
- Possession of a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related field and/or membership of an appropriate professional accounting body (including CA/CPA or equivalent).
- Substantial experience in financial accounting and reporting within a modern financial environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain accounting standards and their financial impacts to a range of audiences.
- Sound judgement and emotional intelligence to navigate relationships, overcome barriers and negotiate to resolve issues and conflicts.
- A focus on continuous improvement to uncover problems, envisage improvements, suggest ideas, evaluate solutions and remain determined to implement them in the face of challenges.
Applying for the role
If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting the following:
- A comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria as outlined under Role Requirements. Please use the cover letter to explain how your experience, work history and achievements satisfy each of the above listed criteria.
- Copies of any relevant qualifications.
Remember: If you don’t provide all of these documents to justify your selection, we may not be able to consider you for the role.
Other Important Information You Need to Know!
Vacancies may be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis. If a similar vacancy in a similar location becomes available in the next 12 months, applicants deemed suitable may be considered.
The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.
If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact recruitment@landgate.wa.gov.au.
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