Project Accountant (Hybrid) - Strategic Budget Lead

Australian Securities & Investments Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive superannuation

Additional leave entitlements

50/50 hybrid work-from home model

Flexible work arrangements

Assistance for study and professional 

development

Job summary

Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is seeking a Project Accountant to provide financial information and advice to project managers and senior leadership. You will support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting across RegistryConnect.

The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion and Power BI; you will drive continuous improvement and assist with funding bids and Board-level

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

• Provide financial information and advice to project managers and senior leadership.
• Monitor CapEx and OpEx performance and improve forecast accuracy.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership, highlighting variances, budget risks and mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and service delivery.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
• Assist senior leadership with funding bids, financial papers and Board-level reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Business/Commerce or Finance qualification

CPA or CA accreditation (desirable)

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Hyperion

Power BI

Job description

Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is seeking a Project Accountant to provide financial information and advice to project managers and senior leadership. You will support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting across RegistryConnect.

The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion and Power BI; you will drive continuous improvement and assist with funding bids and Board-level