Senior Accountant - PPI

JOB.TITLE Clerk 9/10 - $133,348 – $146,945 + superannuation and leave loading Employment Type: Ongoing Hybrid from Sydney CBD - flexible working arrangements and state-of-the-art offices. Wellbeing programs and resources available. Excellent career development and learning opportunities. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to provide high‑quality financial expertise across the organisation. This role is responsible for strengthening financial governance, supporting strategic decision‑making, and ensuring compliance with NSW Treasury requirements, Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies. The role will suit someone with strong technical accounting skills, excellent analytical capability, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders in a complex environment. Key Accountabilities Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis that support executive and operational decision‑making. Maintain strong financial management controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, NSW Treasury policies and best‑practice financial processes. Prepare and manage statutory, financial and organisational submissions with accuracy and compliance. Support month‑end and year‑end activities including journals, reconciliations and financial statement inputs. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring data integrity and consistent financial assumptions. Coordinate internal and external audit activities and assist in implementing recommendations. Identify and implement financial process improvements to enhance systems, reporting and operational efficiency. To be successful in this role, you will have: Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field CA/CPA qualification Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and public sector financial frameworks Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement Have an inquisitive mind and excellent time management skills