Senior Accountant

NSW government; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Public sector experience

Job summary

The Independent Review Office (IRO) in NSW is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial management, reporting and grants invoicing. You will work with senior leaders and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, timely grant payments and strong financial controls.

Based in Darlinghurst with hybrid options, the role supports annual planning, budget variances and statutory compliance while driving continuous improvement across financial systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven record in accounting in commercial or public sector
• Experience in financial and management accounting incl. budgeting and statutory reporting
• Ability to prepare clear reports and advice for senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular financial performance reports with key drivers and variances
• Maintain financial controls complying with standards and NSW Treasury
• Provide technical advice on financial management and funding arrangements
• Develop and report on KPIs to support objectives
• Perform financial and commercial analysis for initiatives
• Oversee grants invoicing and ensure compliance with funding agreements
• Coordinate across teams to resolve payment timelines and issues
• Build relationships with stakeholders to improve financial systems and processes

Skills

Commercial accounting

Financial analysis

Reporting to senior stakeholders

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation under pressure

CPA/CA eligibility

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Professional accounting body eligibility (CPA/CA)

Job description

Senior Accountant

Clerk Grade: 9/10

Annual Salary Range: $133,348 - $146,945 plus superannuation

Employment Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Location: Darlinghurst, Sydney (hybrid work options available)

About this role

The Independent Review Office (IRO) is seeking anexperienced Senior Accountant to manage financial and managementaccounting services, including oversight of the grants invoicingfunction. The role supports the effective delivery of IRO's financialobligations through financial planning, analysis and reporting, savingsinitiatives, statutory compliance and sound financial control.

Working closely with senior leaders, business teams andexternal stakeholders, you will provide specialist financial advice, preparefinancial submissions and reporting, develop and monitor financial keyperformance indicators, and contribute to policies, procedures and practicesthat support accurate reporting, timely grant payments and continuousimprovement of financial systems and processes.

About us

The Independent Review Office (IRO) is an independent statutory body in NSW that helps injured workers and motor vehicle accident claimants resolve disputes with insurers and provides legal funding to supportclaimants through the claims process.

As part of the Department of Customer Service, the IRO is committed to integrity, independence and fairness. Our work makes a meaningful difference to people navigating complex and often challenging systems, and we are focused on continuous improvement, innovation and building the capability needed to deliver better outcomes for the community.

What you'll do

• Prepare regular financial performance reports and analysis, identifying key drivers, trends, variances and emerging issues
• Establish and maintain effective financial management and control frameworks that comply with accounting standards, NSW Treasury requirements and contemporary accounting practices
• Provide specialist technical advice, support and training on financial management, accounting policies and procedures, statutory reporting and funding arrangements
• Develop, implement and report on financial key performance indicators that support organisational objectives
• Undertake financial and commercial analysis, including assessing the financial impacts and viability of initiatives and projects
• Manage the preparation of financial submissions, ensuring requirements are met within agreed timeframes and to the required standard
• Oversee the grants invoicing function, ensuring invoices are accurate, authorised and processed in accordance with funding agreements, internal controls and legislative requirements
• Identify and resolve issues affecting payment timelines, coordinating effectively across operational, legal and finance functions
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems, policies and processes

What we're looking for

• A proven record in accounting gained in a commercial environment and/or the public sector
• Strong experience in financial and management accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, statutory reporting and complex financial analysisSound knowledge of accounting standards, financial controls, legislative requirements and NSW public sector financial policies and guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate reports, submissions and advice for senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters and resolve issues
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain quality and accuracy in a high-volume environment
• A relevant tertiary and professional qualification, with eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Why join us?

• Be part of an independent statutory body with a strong public purpose and meaningful community impact
• Apply your financial expertise to strengthen IRO's reporting, controls, decision-making and financial sustainability
• Work with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders on significant financial, reporting and funding matters
• Flexible working arrangements and access to learning, development and career opportunities across the NSW public sector

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility requirements: Applicants must currently be employed at Clerk Grade 9/10 or be on a current Clerk Grade 9/10 talent pool to be considered for this role.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $133,348 base plus superannuation

Closing Date

Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 9:59am

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