Financial Accountant
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Job Description
- EA Level 13-A ($140108.04 base salary plus superannuation!)
Sydney Water is seeking a detail-oriented and analyticalFinancial Accountantto join our Finance team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the accurate timely and efficient processing of treasury and general ledger transactions while also supporting broader accounting functions including fixed assets and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily treasury operations including cash flow forecasting TCorp transactions and intra-day bank monitoring to ensure accurate settlements and liquidity management.
- Provide strong analytical expertise in modelling of historical cash inflows and outflows and forecasting future cash inflows and outflows over short medium and long-term periods.
- Contribute to establish and implement Treasury process improvements for more accurate forecasting and timely reporting to the Treasury Manager.
- Prepare complex reconciliations and review general ledger account reconciliations ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
- Support the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual cash flow reports audit work papers and financial statements in collaboration with Corporate Finance.
- Provide system and process improvement input including user acceptance testing service ticket management and disaster recovery testing.
- Contribute to team coordination coaching and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations
- Contribute to a positive and flexible team environment with a can-do attitude.
About You
- Proven expertise in cash flow forecasting liquidity management and handling investment and borrowing activities.
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of implementing process and reporting improvements.
- Advanced technical capability in general ledger reconciliations financial reporting and resolving complex accounting issues.
- Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and asset management systems with CPA/CA qualification or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a relevant field
- Excellent interpersonal communication and client service skills with a critical thinking approach to problem-solving.
Essential Requirements:
- You must be anAustralian CitizenorPermanent Residentat the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
- As part of the application process you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.
Closing Date: Friday 5 September 2025 11:59pm AEST.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact for any further information.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
Competitive Compensation:Well ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment:We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration supporting our teams productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth:We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support:Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First:Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport:Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing:Get in the drivers seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTQIA people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.
As part of the application process Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.
We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live HiresTermsand Sydney WatersPrivacy Collection Statement Job note as part of the application process you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
