Job description
Principal Financial Accountant (L7)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Financial Accountant (L7) to lead our statutory reporting and financial management functions. This senior role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee key financial processes, support audit activities, and contribute to strategic financial planning within our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Experience:
#SCR-chloe-walker
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Financial Accountant (L7) to lead our statutory reporting and financial management functions. This senior role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee key financial processes, support audit activities, and contribute to strategic financial planning within our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the statutory reporting processes, including the preparation of consolidated and annual financial statements.
- Coordinate responses to audit queries and support the preparation of responses related to the Branch’s functions and financial statements.
- Manage the preparation and submission of whole-of-government reports to other departments.
- Prepare the annual estimates for the Department, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Oversee investigations and responses to Ministerial and other inquiries, initiating follow-up actions as needed.
- Supervise and mentor team staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Undertake additional duties as directed by senior management.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience in statutory financial reporting and compliance.
- Strong understanding of government financial processes and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CA qualification preferred.
#SCR-chloe-walker
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
