Senior Financial Accountant

At the OIR, we tackle meaningful work that sometimes involves challenging situations. Youll be part of a skilled finance team and provide leadership to the nbusiness support officers within finance as well across OIR with opportunities for learning and professional development.

Join our OIR high performing Finance, Facilities and Procurement (FFP) team to where your expertise will make real impact.

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will work closely with the Business Finance Manager to provide financial and business support services OIR staff. You will play pivotal role in the maintenance and reconciliations of the General ledger. You will coordinate OIR FBT working papers and work closely with outsource service -providers to ensure taxation compliance.

Why work with us?
At the OIR, we tackle meaningful work that sometimes involves challenging situations. You'll be part of a skilled finance team and provide leadership to the business support officers within finance as well across OIR with opportunities for learning and professional development.

  About the role
As Senior Financial Accountant you are responsible for:

• Month-end/year end close procedures including journals, reconciliations and clearing processes.
•  Preparation of FBT working schedules and liaison arrangements with outsourced taxation services provider.
• Supervision of subordinate staff within FFP team and provision of training and couching as necessary in financial operations functions.
• Preparation of technical and accounting papers for consideration within OIR and external service providers.

• Provision of financial accounting policies advice inline with the department Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM).
•  Other financial activities as requested in support to FFP and OIR business units.

    You can read more about the key responsibilities of the role in the attached role description or reach out for a chat. OR For further detail on the key responsibilities of the role, please        refer to the attached role description or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

How to apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter answering the two (2) questions below
Question 1
What has motivated you to apply for the Senior Financial Accountant role with the Office of Industrial Relations, and how do your skills, experience and career aspirations align with the responsibilities of this position?
Question 2
Describe your experience and knowledge in relation to taxation compliance, particularly Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and other relevant taxation obligations within a finance environment.

Further information
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Applications will remain current for 12 months.