Financial Accounting - Analyst

Water Corporation; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Well-being days

Long service leave pro rata

Employer super contribution

Leave purchase options

Cultural leave (Indigenous)

Job summary

Water Corporation is seeking an Analyst - Financial Accounting & Reporting to join the Financial Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will coordinate external audit requests, assist in delivering annual financial statements, and prepare technical accounting analyses.

Based in Leederville, the role supports internal and external stakeholders and contributes to process improvements and strategic finance initiatives. Flexible hours are available when possible.

Qualifications

• Proactive and analytical finance professional with a strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage changing priorities.
• Brings a positive, solutions-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison for the Corporation's external audit process.
• Coordinate and manage audit requests to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the annual financial statements.
• Prepare technical accounting position papers and financial analyses.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting matters.
• Contribute to financial accounting and tax-related disclosures within the financial statements.
• Undertake research on matters related to the Corporation’s financial policies and procedures and recommend and implement appropriate changes or process improvements as required.

Skills

Audit & accounting

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Audit coordination

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA desirable

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Analyst - Financial Accounting & Reporting to join our Financial Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Team Leader - Financial Accounting & Reporting, this role plays a key part in supporting the Corporation's annual external audit process and ensuring high-quality financial reporting in accordance with statutory requirements.

As the primary liaison for external audit activities, you will coordinate and manage audit requests, support the timely delivery of annual financial statements, and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders. You will also contribute to technical accounting assessments, process improvement initiatives, and strategic projects across the finance function.

Due to the nature of the role, this position is expected to be primarily office-based in Leederville, particularly during interim and year-end audit periods. Flexible working hours are available where operationally feasible.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state. If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home up to 2 days per week, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours.
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

What the role will involve:

• Act as the primary liaison for the Corporation's external audit process.
• Coordinate and manage audit requests to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the annual financial statements.
• Prepare technical accounting position papers and financial analyses. This includes new emerging transactions along with analysis and commentary to support the financial reports and management decision making.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting matters.
• Contribute to financial accounting and tax-related disclosures within the financial statements.
• Undertake research on matters related to the Corporation’s financial policies and procedures and recommend and implement appropriate changes or process improvements as required.

Key skills and experience:

• Proactive and analytical finance professional with a strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage changing priorities.
• Brings a positive, solutions-focused approach to work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident working across multiple areas of the business and building effective relationships with stakeholders.

Applications close on 19 November 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website