Full‑Time | Contract to 31 October 2026 | Immediate Start
Port Adelaide
Lead. Influence. Deliver.
Join a high‑performing Financial Accounting team within a large South Australian Government shared services environment, supporting a diverse range of government agencies.
This is a senior, hands‑on role for an experienced accountant who thrives on complex financial reporting, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
Why This Role
- Senior ASO7 opportunity
- Lead a small professional team
- Deliver high‑profile statutory reporting
- Work across multiple government agencies
- Long‑term contract to Oct 2026
- Lead the preparation of complex financial statements(GPFS & SPFS)
- Manage audit liaison, working papers, and senior briefings
- Oversee general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and payroll interfaces
- Provide trusted financial and accounting advice to internal teams and client agencies
- Guide and motivate staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes
- Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management practices
- Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems, processes, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation, and service level agreements
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar
- CA or CPA certified
- Proven experience preparing complex financial statements
- Strong leadership capability with a collaborative, client‑focused approach
- Advanced experience with financial systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Masterpiece) and Excel
- Confident communicator with stakeholders including audit bodies
- Highly organised, resilient, and deadline‑driven
- Strong understanding of public sector governance, risk, and compliance
- Knowledge of WHS legislation and AS ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management
Role Details
- Location: Port Adelaide
- Engagement: Full‑time contract to 31 October 2026
- Start: ASAP
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
