Senior Financial Accountant

Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 861840
Location: 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Financial Accounting Team at the Department of Treasury & Finance.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that contributes to outcomes for South Australia
• A supportive team environment where people connect and collaborate
• Flexible working arrangements that support life and career
• Opportunities to grow capability and build a long-term career
• Salary packaging and wellbeing benefits

Who we are

At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we’re building a world-class Treasury for South Australia – it’s about the people and the impact we create together.

We’re South Australia’s lead agency for economic, digital, and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.

Shared Services SA (SSSA) deliver essential business and finance services across areas of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax and financial accounting, and business systems which enable government agencies to focus on serving the community. SSSA support daily operations to driving innovation, your work at Shared Services SA powers the public sector behind the scenes.

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Financial Accountant plays an important role in ensuring the integrity, compliance and transparency of financial reporting across South Australian Government agencies. By delivering accurate financial reporting, managing complex reconciliations and providing trusted advice, the role supports informed decision-making, strong governance and the delivery of essential public services.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare financial statements and support audit processes.
• Deliver financial accounting and advisory services to government agencies.
• Contribute to complex reconciliations, reporting and general ledger activities.
• Provide expert advice to support compliance and informed decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with agencies and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and reporting.

Remuneration

ASO6 ($105,747 – $111,854 p.a.) + 12% Superannuation

What you bring

• Experience preparing financial statements and external audits in a complex environment.
• Strong financial accounting, reporting and reconciliation expertise.
• The ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical financial solutions.
• Experience using financial management systems and advanced Excel.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and collaborative teamwork.

Application Instructions

Click ‘Apply Now’ to:

• Submit your current CV
• Submit a Cover Letter (max two pages) outlining your suitability
• Complete and attach the Pre‑Employment Declaration

Special Conditions

Refer to the Role Statement for key selection criteria and special conditions.

Enquiries

Name: Carmela Rositano
Title: Assistant Director
Tel: +61871338409
Email: carmela.rositano@sa.gov.au

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.
If you need any adjustments at any stage — such as receiving interview questions in advance or accessing materials in alternative formats — we’re here to support you.

Aboriginal Employment Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged, but not required, to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register. The register provides optional support and access to employment opportunities across SA.

Applications close: 04/11/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Senior Financial Accountant_2026.pdf

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.