Assistant Director, Strategic Financial Reporting (Hybrid)

City and Environment Directorate; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City and Environment Directorate in Canberra seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Director to join the Financial Reporting team within the Strategic Finance Branch. The role focuses on delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting for month-end and annual cycles, including balance sheet management, reconciliations, and stakeholder engagement.

The position offers hybrid working arrangements across the ACT, with opportunities to apply strategic thinking and further develop technical and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance, business or economics are highly desirable.
• Membership of, or progress towards, a professional accounting qualification (CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting outcomes.
• Contribute to month-end and annual reporting processes.
• Assist financial statement preparation and balance sheet management.
• Perform reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Engage with key stakeholders to communicate results and insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/finance degree

CA/CPA progressing

Job description

City and Environment Directorate in Canberra seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Director to join the Financial Reporting team within the Strategic Finance Branch. The role focuses on delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting for month-end and annual cycles, including balance sheet management, reconciliations, and stakeholder engagement.

The position offers hybrid working arrangements across the ACT, with opportunities to apply strategic thinking and further develop technical and