Senior Accountant

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About the role

The Productivity Commission is seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team.

The Senior Accountant provides high-quality financial strategy, reporting and advice to internal and external stakeholders, including specialist financial advice and practical guidance on contract management matters.

This is a varied and hands-on role, where you will undertake financial reporting and analysis, contribute to the development of the Financial Statements, Portfolio Budget Statements and internal budgets. You will be responsible developing and reviewing the Commission’s finance policies and procedures, including supporting procurement and contract management activities across the Commission.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a thorough knowledge and understanding of financial accounting practices, principles, and standards who can demonstrate an active contribution to process continuous improvement. Previous experience in applying the Commonwealth Government Financial Management Framework will be highly regarded and prior experience with TechnologyOne.

Applicants must hold an Accounting/Finance degree and be a Certified Practicing Accountant or Chartered Accountant.

* A merit pool of suitable candidates may be established and used to fill similar vacancies either on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis.

Be yourself at the Commission

We welcome and celebrate diversity, and value the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experience that each person brings to our workplace. Parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures and faith are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

The Commission offers a competitive salary plus generous superannuation with employer contributions of 15.4%.

We provide on-going learning and development opportunities tailored to individuals’ needs at different points of their careers including access to study assistance opportunities.

We have a collaborative, flexible work environment and we recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments outside work.

We actively promote inclusion and diversity in our workplace. We value a workforce diverse in age, cultures, life experiences and abilities, and value their broad and diverse skills and perspectives.

Position eligibility requirements

You must be an Australian citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining citizenship, to be eligible for employment with the Commission.