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The Opportunity

• An exciting and dynamic finance role is available in our busy, Canberra-based team!
• Flexible working conditions available, including WFH packages
• Generous entitlements, free, on-site car parking and access to child care

CSIRO are seeking a Financial Accountant who will provide day-to-day financial accounting advice and expertise, with a strong focus on providing financial support to CSIRO and its controlled subsidiary entities. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a history of contributing to the delivery of accurate and high-quality financial services, including preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, monthly financial accounting activities, provision of technical accounting advice to stakeholders, and management reporting.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for input into the delivery of value-add financial management and analytical advice and assist management with the delivery of their CSIRO business objectives.

Your duties will include:

• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders in CSIRO and its subsidiaries to provide accounting advice, including forecasting and budget management of CSIRO’s smaller controlled entities. 
• Accurately and efficiently undertaking and managing financial accounting activities for CSIRO’s subsidiary entities, including maintaining the general ledger, preparation of ad-hoc reports, and financial statements ensuring statutory compliance and adhering to the CSIRO Finance policies and processes.
• Analysing data, identifying variances and trends, and drawing conclusions for reporting (written) or discussion with other stakeholders including ad-hoc, monthly, year to date, and/or prior year budget and actual financial figures.
• Providing technical accounting advice to CSIRO finance and subsidiary stakeholders.
• Supporting the CSIRO consolidated financial statements process.
• Providing recommendations that are insightful and pragmatic, addressing issues and/or providing improvements for the current and future needs of the business.

Location: Black Mountain, ACT
Salary: AU$85k - AU$96k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 75468

To be considered you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or finance or relevant work experience in a financial environment and proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite of programs and accounting programs (e.g. SAP, XERO)
• Experience in preparing and delivering and managing financial accounting transactions, reconciliations, and reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance.
• The ability to develop and communicate strategic financial management advice as a trusted advisor to business partners, prioritising high volume work and service delivery.
• A history of ensuring data integrity through demonstrated attention to detail and quality data input, including proactive problem identification and appropriate responses to resolve issues.
• A high level of comfort participating in ongoing knowledge transfer across the Finance team. Providing support and direction for others in the team by recognising and supporting staff achievements and fostering open communication and strong collaboration.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

To be appointed to this position you must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance at the Baseline level.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. You will also be asked to provide answers to screening questions as a part of your application.

Applications Close

Sunday 15 August, 11:00pm AEST