APS6 Management Accountant

Develop your management accounting expertise while working alongside an experienced CFO in a close-knit team.

This small federal government agency, centrally located in Canberra, works to preserve and share an important part of Australia’s national story, helping the public understand and engage with the country’s history and civic institutions.

The Opportunity

This is an 18-month non-ongoing contract with the potential to transition to a permanent role or gain an extension.

Existing APS5 or APS6 employees may also be considered for an 18-month temporary transfer or secondment.

While experience in a Federal Government agency is highly regarded, this role also provides a good opportunity for individuals with private sector management accounting experience to move into the Federal Government.

You will work in a supportive and collaborative environment within a team that values a positive culture, led by an experienced and approachable CFO.

The agency also offers flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

As an APS6 Management Account, you will be:

• Preparing internal budgets, financial analysis, perform the mid-year budget review, and support financial planning and decision-making
• Delivering monthly reporting, including CFO reports, capital expenditure tracking, and budget performance reviews
• Managing grant acquittal reporting for externally funded projects, ensuring compliance with funding requirements
• Preparing reports in accordance with Department of Finance requirements
• Maintaining external reporting requirements in CBMS, including budget estimates and monthly profiles

The Ideal Person

You are a CA/CPA qualified accountant, or working towards it, with a tertiary qualification in accounting or a related field.

You may be an experienced management accountant, finance business partner, or financial accountant looking to move into a small federal government agency.

Proficiency in Excel and CBMS is desirable.

You may come from one of the following backgrounds:

• Experience in a Big 4 or other consulting firm at Consultant or Senior Consultant/Analyst level
• Previous or current APS6 experience in the Federal Government with expertise in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience in a large commercial or not-for-profit organisation or university as a senior management accountant or above

To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Salary / Rate

• $95k – $110k + 15.4% Super
• Salary match for substantive APS6 within APS