Part-Time Finance Officer (Payroll & Accounts) – Canberra

Australasian Railway Association; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ActewAGL is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller Retail to join our Retail leadership team in Canberra. You will safeguard the integrity of financial reporting and support strategic decision-making.

This role blends technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen, leading month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting. CA or CPA qualified, with extensive experience in Australian accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary accounting qualification (Accounting or related discipline).
• CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior financial/management accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and technical accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrity and accuracy of Retail financial reporting.
• Manage month‑end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Deliver insightful analysis of revenue, margins and costs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and manage monthly Business Performance Reporting.
• Oversee year‑end audit processes and support statutory reporting.
• Provide technical accounting advice on strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders across Retail Finance and related teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes and controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the Retail Finance team.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Technical accounting

Education

Accounting degree

CA or CPA

Job description

Financial Controller Retail – ActewAGL

ActewAGL is looking for an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller Retail to join our Retail leadership team.

Reporting to the Group Manager Commercial Services Retail, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the Retail Partnership, while providing critical financial insights that support business performance, strategic decision-making and future growth. This role combines technical accounting expertise, commercial analysis, process improvement and people leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys balancing technical rigour with business partnering and is passionate about driving continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the integrity and accuracy of Retail financial reporting in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and accounting policies.
• Manage month‑end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Deliver insightful analysis of revenue, margins and costs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and manage monthly Business Performance Reporting.
• Oversee year‑end audit processes and support the preparation of statutory financial reporting.
• Provide technical accounting advice on strategic initiatives, products and business decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders across Retail Finance, Planning & Analysis, Billing, Treasury and broader business teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes and controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the Retail Finance team.

About You

You are an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical accounting capability with commercial acumen and a proactive approach to problem solving.

To be Successful, You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior financial or management accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and technical accounting principles.