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Paying $79.74 - $87.31ph + super
Melbourne CBD location with WFH flexibility provided
4 month temp contract with potential for extension

About the Role

Our client is a VIC state government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to come in and work with them on a 4 month temp contract with potential for extension.

Candidates for this role must have:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance OR CA/CPA Qualification

Proven experience in Financial Accounting roles

Proven experience in statutory financial reporting and end of financial year processes

Demonstrated experience participating in financial audits, either as an auditor or from a client perspective

Key responsibilities include:

Statutory Reporting & Compliance: Deliver accurate, audit-ready financial statements and disclosures in strict accordance with AASB, FRDs, and Standing Directions 2018.
Technical Accounting Advice: Provide expert guidance and technical papers on complex matters, including fair value, impairments, and right-of-use assets, to support the CFO and Manager.
Year-End Coordination: Independently manage end-of-financial-year deliverables, ensuring all reporting outputs are high-quality, accurate, and meet strict deadlines.
Audit & Query Management: Lead engagement with internal and external auditors to resolve queries, provide evidentiary support, and clear reporting issues within required timeframes.
Governance & Committee Support: Prepare essential materials for the Audit and Risk Committee and draft comprehensive disclosures for the organisation's annual report.
Assurance & Asset Integrity: Coordinate financial assurance activities, such as reconciliations and asset stocktakes, while quality-assuring data across the organisation.
Process Improvement & Mentorship: Identify opportunities to enhance reporting workflows and provide technical support and guidance to colleagues to improve team capability.

About You

You will be a highly experienced Senior level financial accountant with proven experience and reliability in previous roles.

The successful candidate will possess:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance OR CA/CPA Qualification
Proven experience in Financial Accounting roles
Proven experience in statutory financial reporting and end of financial year processes
Demonstrated experience participating in financial audits, either as an auditor or from a client perspective

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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Paying $79.74 - $87.31ph + super
Melbourne CBD location with WFH flexibility provided
4 month temp contract with potential for extension

About the Role

Candidates for this role must have:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance OR CA/CPA Qualification

Proven experience in Financial Accounting roles

Proven experience in statutory financial reporting and end of financial year processes

Demonstrated experience participating in financial audits, either as an auditor or from a client perspective

Key responsibilities include:

Statutory Reporting & Compliance: Deliver accurate, audit-ready financial statements and disclosures in strict accordance with AASB, FRDs, and Standing Directions 2018.
Technical Accounting Advice: Provide expert guidance and technical papers on complex matters, including fair value, impairments, and right-of-use assets, to support the CFO and Manager.
Year-End Coordination: Independently manage end-of-financial-year deliverables, ensuring all reporting outputs are high-quality, accurate, and meet strict deadlines.
Audit & Query Management: Lead engagement with internal and external auditors to resolve queries, provide evidentiary support, and clear reporting issues within required timeframes.
Governance & Committee Support: Prepare essential materials for the Audit and Risk Committee and draft comprehensive disclosures for the organisation's annual report.
Assurance & Asset Integrity: Coordinate financial assurance activities, such as reconciliations and asset stocktakes, while quality-assuring data across the organisation.
Process Improvement & Mentorship: Identify opportunities to enhance reporting workflows and provide technical support and guidance to colleagues to improve team capability.

About You

You will be a highly experienced Senior level financial accountant with proven experience and reliability in previous roles.

The successful candidate will possess:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance OR CA/CPA Qualification
Proven experience in Financial Accounting roles
Proven experience in statutory financial reporting and end of financial year processes
Demonstrated experience participating in financial audits, either as an auditor or from a client perspective

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills
Financial Accountant, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Government, State, Melbourne, CBD, WFH, hybrid
qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting
- Finance OR CA/CPA Qualification
education
Bachelor Degree

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melbourne, victoria
AU$79.14 - AU$87.31 per hour, super
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full-time

specialism
accounting
sub specialism
financial accounting & reporting
reference number
90M0706796_9659537141949908098

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Statutory Reporting & Compliance: Deliver accurate, audit-ready financial statements and disclosures in strict accordance with AASB, FRDs, and Standing Directions 2018.

Technical Accounting Advice: Provide expert guidance and technical papers on complex matters, including fair value, impairments, and right-of-use assets, to support the CFO and Manager.

Year-End Coordination: Independently manage end-of-financial-year deliverables, ensuring all reporting outputs are high-quality, accurate, and meet strict deadlines.

Audit & Query Management: Lead engagement with internal and external auditors to resolve queries, provide evidentiary support, and clear reporting issues within required timeframes.

Governance & Committee Support: Prepare essential materials for the Audit and Risk Committee and draft comprehensive disclosures for the organisation's annual report.

Assurance & Asset Integrity: Coordinate financial assurance activities, such as reconciliations and asset stocktakes, while quality-assuring data across the organisation.

Process Improvement & Mentorship: Identify opportunities to enhance reporting workflows and provide technical support and guidance to colleagues to improve team capability.

Statutory Reporting & Compliance: Deliver accurate, audit-ready financial statements and disclosures in strict accordance with AASB, FRDs, and Standing Directions 2018.

Technical Accounting Advice: Provide expert guidance and technical papers on complex matters, including fair value, impairments, and right-of-use assets, to support the CFO and Manager.

Year-End Coordination: Independently manage end-of-financial-year deliverables, ensuring all reporting outputs are high-quality, accurate, and meet strict deadlines.

Audit & Query Management: Lead engagement with internal and external auditors to resolve queries, provide evidentiary support, and clear reporting issues within required timeframes.

Governance & Committee Support: Prepare essential materials for the Audit and Risk Committee and draft comprehensive disclosures for the organisation's annual report.

Assurance & Asset Integrity: Coordinate financial assurance activities, such as reconciliations and asset stocktakes, while quality-assuring data across the organisation.

Process Improvement & Mentorship: Identify opportunities to enhance reporting workflows and provide technical support and guidance to colleagues to improve team capability.

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