Project Accountant (Hybrid) – Public Sector Finance

ASIC; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive superannuation

Additional leave entitlements

Hybrid work model (50/50)

Study and professional development

Job summary

ASIC invites applications for the Project Accountant role to deliver financial information and advice to project managers and senior leadership, ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting and financial control. The role can be based in Canberra or Sydney, with opportunities to influence strategic decisions.

The position emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement, timely financial reporting and ongoing process improvement to support the RegistryConnect program and broader ASIC objectives.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Business, Commerce or Finance, and/or CPA or CA accreditation, is desirable.
• Demonstrated management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience in the public or private sector.
• Extensive project accounting experience, partnering with senior managers to provide timely financial and budget advice.
• Experience delivering insightful financial reporting and analysis using large ERP and reporting systems such as PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion and Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information for business users while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide specialist advice on accounting concepts, policies and procedures.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information to senior executives and boards.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with RegistryConnect senior leaders, project managers and ASIC Finance.
• Partner with project managers to monitor CapEx and OpEx performance and improve forecast accuracy.
• Analyse and report on financial performance, budgets, forecasts, forward estimates and key metrics.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership, highlighting variances, budget risks and mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and service delivery.
• Support Department of Finance and Treasury reporting and consultation requirements.
• Identify and support solutions to financial and reputational risks.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
• Assist senior leadership with funding bids, financial papers and Board-level reporting.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CPA/CA accreditation

Finance degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Hyperion

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

ASIC invites applications for the Project Accountant role to deliver financial information and advice to project managers and senior leadership, ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting and financial control. The role can be based in Canberra or Sydney, with opportunities to influence strategic decisions.

The position emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement, timely financial reporting and ongoing process improvement to support the RegistryConnect program and broader ASIC objectives.