Specialist Technical Accounting Advisor

Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.

About the company:

This leading Federal government agency supports Australian’s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations.  A great opportunity for a Senior Specialist Technical Accounting Advisor to join a busy team. 

About the role:

•    Development of technical accounting position papers and accounting policy requirements in accordance with Australian accounting standards and other relevant Commonwealth guidance and requirements. 
•    Liaison with external auditors (Australian National Audit Office (ANAO)) on technical accounting and audit related issues and topics. 
•    Development of negotiating strategies and management policy positions for the Agency in response ANAO issues and topics as required. 
•    Assistance and advice for planning and research for Financial Statement and Year-End Audit preparation. 
•    Assistance and advice with other ad-hoc accounting policy and advice, as required. 

You will have:

•    Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) Accounting Standards and Pronouncements. You Commonwealth (or equivalent State/Territory) Accounting rules and guidelines. 
•    Australian Auditing and Assurance Standard Board (AUASB) Auditing Standards and Pronouncements. 
•    Contemporary Australian accounting principles and practices, ideally gained from large Government Department or similarly classified organisation 
•    Degree level qualifications in Accounting, Finance and Auditing.
•    Full membership and professional accreditation with a recognised Australian accounting body such as CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.
•    Senior level accounting, and/or auditing, experience of at least 10 years management level experience working for similarly sized organisations.
 
Benefits:

•    ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
•    Full time hours Monday to Friday 
•    Geelong or Melbourne locations 
•    Rate to be determined based on market expectations and skillset in relation to the Essential Criteria.

How to apply:

  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.


Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.

Please click ‘APPLY” to upload your details and resume to be considered for this role. 

Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 20th February 2025