Senior Finance Officer

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney-General’s Department in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the Finance team. You will deliver financial services across accounting, management accounting and financial operations, providing analysis, advice and governance to support sound decision‑making.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you’ll prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports, undertake reconciliations, monitor statutory funds and ensure compliance with financial legislation.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations and financial operations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn financial data into practical advice.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with managers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Undertake reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Monitor statutory funds and ensure compliance with financial legislation.
• Provide practical advice to managers and stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and governance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 863539
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO5
Salary Range: $92,122-$102,456 +Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 18 November2026

About theOpportunity

Are you a finance professional who enjoys analysing numbers,solving problems and helping an organisation make informeddecisions? Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is seeking amotivated and analytical Senior Finance Officer tojoin the Finance team.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you’ll deliver financialservices, analysis and advice across financial accounting,management accounting and financial operations. You’ll play a keyrole in supporting sound financial management, strong governanceand effective decision-making across CBS.

As a Senior Finance Officer, your responsibilities willinclude:

• Preparing budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Undertaking reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Monitoring statutory funds.
• Ensuring compliance with financial legislation andgovernment requirements.
• Providing practical advice to managers andstakeholders.

You’ll also identify opportunities to improve financial systems,reporting and processes, using your analytical skills andinitiative to drive efficiency and strengthen financialoutcomes.

About You

You are a finance professional with experience in financialreporting, budgeting, reconciliations and financial operations. Youhave strong analytical skills and enjoy solving problems,identifying improvements and turning financial information intopractical advice. You understand government financial requirementsand the importance of accuracy, compliance and good financialmanagement. With strong communication skills and a collaborativeapproach, you can build positive relationships, manage competingpriorities and work independently to deliver quality outcomes.

About theBusiness

The Attorney‑General’s Department (AGD) is a key portfolio within the South Australian Government, employing more than 1,900staff. AGD delivers high‑level legal services and advice toMinisters and government agencies, provides specialist policysupport, oversees regulation and compliance functions, and deliversessential services directly to the community.

CBS is a division of AGD and is responsible for protectingconsumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recordingsignificant life events for South Australians. CBS is customerfocused and flexible in its activities, providing accessibleinformation and services.

The Senior Finance Officer operates within a complex financialmanagement and public sector accountability environment requiringthe interpretation and application of government financialpolicies, Treasurer's Instructions, accounting standards andlegislative requirements. The role undertakes financial analysis,reconciliations and reporting activities, supports the managementof financial controls and statutory financial obligations, andcontributes to reliable financial information across CBS.

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificateclearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicantswill be provided further information if an interview is requested.Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) underany circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing sowill not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Some out of hours work may be required.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that isnot covered by this website please contact Andrew McInerney,Manager, Finance, Consumer and Business Services at [e-mail]

The Attorney-General’s Departmentvalues workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander People and people with disability are strongly encouragedto apply.

The South Australian public sectorsupports flexible ways of working including part-time workingarrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverseand desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunitiesfor more South Australians.

We are committed to makingreasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-freerecruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have anysupport or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us atthe time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.