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Our state Government Department client are seeking support from an experienced Financial Accountant, to join their team for 4 weeks to assist with setting up KPI reporting for Accounting Operations. This role has the potential to be extended past 4 weeks, but will go down to part-time hours.

Your new role

• Contributes to the development of budget statements and supporting estimate notes.
• Assists in formulating the Department’s internal budget framework.
• Supports the preparation and coordination of submissions for recurrent and capital funding.
• Develops budget strategies aligned with the Department’s strategic and operational plans.
• Oversees the preparation and monitoring of the business unit’s budget to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Assists in compiling executive-level financial reports for departmental leadership.
• Prepares cost allocation models and supports the costing of performance indicators for financial reporting.
• Develops and maintains financial models to support service costing and project evaluations.
• Provides financial analysis and advice to support strategic initiatives and operational planning.
• Provides financial and strategic support across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery and alignment with departmental objectives.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with project teams, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate project success.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive experience using contemporary financial reporting systems to deliver results in complex environments, including compliance with legislative requirements and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Proven ability to coordinate project management activities, including preparing reports, managing financials and schedules, and producing project documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a track record of engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability in interpreting and applying complex legislation, conducting research, and providing well-informed recommendations.
• Advanced conceptual, financial, analytical, and evaluation skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex financial challenges.

What you'll get in return

• A market competitive hourly rate.
• The opportunity to start immediately.
• A short-term contract, with the potential of extension on a part-time basis.

What you need to do now

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