Finance Officer (Financial Statements Technical)

Australian Taxation Office; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Taxation Office is seeking a Finance Officer (Financial Statements Technical) to join the Financial Statements and Policy Services branch in Sydney. You will contribute to the preparation of the ATO’s monthly and annual financial statements and ensure accuracy within tight timeframes.

The role focuses on developing, capturing, analysing and reporting financial accounting data, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation across the preparation process.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and financial statements preparation.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and report on financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality financial accounting outcomes and contribute to monthly and annual financial statements.
• Capture, analyse, interpret and report on financial accounting data; support process improvements.

Job description

Finance Officer (Financial Statements Technical)

We are seeking motivated professionals to join our Financial Statements and Policy Services branch.

As a Finance Officer (Financial Statements Technical), you will prepare high-quality financial accounting outcomes, including contributing to the delivery of the ATO’s monthly and annual financial statements. You’ll have a key role in ensuring accurate and high- quality outcomes are delivered within strict timeframes.

You will develop and contribute to the financial statement preparation process including capturing, analysing, interpreting and reporting on financial accounting data. You’ll also contribute to the continuous improvement of the financial statement preparation process and have the courage to experiment and innovate.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

The key duties of the position include:

We are seeking motivated professionals to join our Financial Statements and Policy Services branch.

As a Finance Officer (Financial Statements Technical), you will prepare high-quality financial accounting outcomes, including contributing to the delivery of the ATO’s monthly and annual financial statements. You’ll have a key role in ensuring accurate and high- quality outcomes are delivered within strict timeframes.

You will develop and contribute to the financial statement preparation process including capturing, analysing, interpreting and reporting on financial accounting data. You’ll also contribute to the continuous improvement of the financial statement preparation process and have the courage to experiment and innovate.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

Getting to know the Australian Taxation Office

We are globally recognised for leading best practice in the administration of tax and superannuation, promoting a level playing field and fairness for all. Our work makes a real difference to the lives of Australians and positively impacts their economic and social wellbeing.

Our people are problem-solvers, curious, dynamic and are at the heart of our success. We are inclusive and embrace the strength of diversity. Flexible working arrangements are available to help balance work and life.

We offer more than you expect. We offer a place where you can belong, a say in how you make a difference, and the chance to grow a successful career.