Edward Mann are recruiting for a Government agency based in Central Sydney City. The position is an Accountant on an initial 6-month FTC, with the possibility of extending to permanent following the initial period.

It is paying up to 90k + Super. Candidates must be able to start before the end of March, 1-2 weeks notice at a maximum.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in the preparation of the Monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance sheet, cash flow), including general ledger analysis, preparation and posting of journals, and investigation of variances against forecast.
Preparation of Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Assisting in regular and accurate reporting of corporate credit cards.
Assisting in the monthly update on the full year forecast, for reporting to the Executive Leadership Team
Assisting in the production of the portfolio Budget statement and Mid-Year Economic Fiscal Outlook, for submission to the Department of Finance.
Assisting with queries or submissions requested by other Government bodies, including Department of Finance and Portfolio Head.
Assisting in the preparation of the year end accounts and statutory accounts.
Assisting in the external year end and ongoing internal audit processes. Engaging with both the internal and external audit teams and the provision of any requested information.
Assisting with asset maintenance, including allocation of mobile devices.
Assisting with BOC minutes and other committee reporting.
Assisting in the monthly payroll process, including reconciliation of payroll to the general ledger, and employee entitlements review.
Preparation of the monthly superannuation and PAYG payment.
Preparation of the monthly Business Activity Statement return.
Review and analysis of open purchase orders, and project costing
Review of fortnightly bank reconciliation.
Providing support to the accounts payable officer as required.
Assisting with monthly reporting including travel and project costing
Assisting in the continuous review of finance policies and procedures.
Engaging with the whole organisation on any queries or requests made to the finance team.

Candidate Requirements:

Tertiary financial or accounting qualification, although those not studying or qualified by experience will still be considered.
Experience using MYOB or a similar system
Strong written and oral communication skills, including an ability to effectively and concisely communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audience
All employees must be Australian citizens and must obtain and hold an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) - Baseline security clearance.