Financial Accounting - Analyst

Water Corporation; Western Australia; Hybride; AUD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work hours and 9-day fortnigh

Work from home up to 2 days per week

Well-being days each year

Superannuation contributions (12% + 2%

Long service leave pro rata

Cultural leave up to 5 days

Résumé du poste

Water Corporation is seeking an Analyst - Financial Accounting & Reporting for a 12-month fixed-term contract in WA. The role supports external audit activities, prepares financial statements, and contributes to technical accounting assessments.

You will work with the Financial Services team, coordinate with stakeholders, and help drive process improvements while maintaining high reporting standards. Flexible hours and office-based work in Leederville are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business is required.
• CA/CPA full qualification is essential.
• Minimum three years leading external audit in mid-tier or Big Four.
• Experience in asset/infrastructure organisations is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting standards and compliance.

Responsabilités

• Act as the primary liaison for the external audit process.
• Coordinate and manage audit requests for timely responses.
• Assist in preparing and delivering annual financial statements.
• Prepare technical accounting position papers and analyses.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on reporting matters.
• Contribute to disclosures and process improvements within finance.

Connaissances

External audit liaison

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Accounting analysis

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business

CA/CPA full qualification

Outils

Financial systems

Financial reporting frameworks

Description du poste

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree level qualification in commerce or business.
• CA/CPA Full Qualification is essential.
• A minimum of three years of proven experience in leading the external audit function in a mid-tier/big four public practice firm.
• Substantial experience in providing a specialist accounting and reporting service in an asset /infrastructure intensive organisation will be advantageous.
• You will possess an in-depth understanding of financial accounting standards and compliance requirements to provide internal financial accounting advice.
• Considerable experience in financial systems, internal controls and reporting processes
• In-depth knowledge of financial accounting treatments, developments and relevant legislation impacting on commercialised government trading enterprises is desirable.

Applications close on 18 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