At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.As a Project Accountant with ASIC, you will provide financial information and advice to project managers and senior leadership including financial reporting and analysis to improve decision making and support budgetary control of all activities undertaken.Sydney or Canberra based locationSalary from $131,115 + 15.4% superannuationTwo Year Fixed Term Contract – hybrid workingApplications close at 11:59pm AEST, 3 April 2025The teamThe Registry Connect program is focused on the stabilisation and targeted uplift of Business Registers including designing connections to the ABN and Director ID registers held by the ATO, and the more than 30 registers held by ASIC. With a multi-million dollar budget, the Program will span over 5 years.The roleYou will be required to:Build strong relationships with senior executives, project managers, and ASIC's central Finance team to ensure timely month-end delivery.Partner with Registry Connect project managers to understand activity drivers, oversee capex/opex performance, and challenge forecasts for accuracy.Analyse and report on financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and other metrics.Present comprehensive financial analysis to senior leadership, addressing variances and budget risks.Drive process improvements to achieve business plan outcomes.Support external reporting to the Department of Finance and Treasury, consulting with agencies as needed.Develop solutions for financial and reputational risks.Assist with month-end/year-end closures and ad hoc reporting tasks.Collaborate on funding bids and financial reports for board-level presentations.About youAs well as your strong interest in working with a regulatory body, you will have the following experience:Qualification in Business, Commerce, or Finance, with CPA/CA preferred.Proven management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting experience in public/private sectors.Strong project accounting skills, collaborating with senior managers for timely and accurate financial advice.Proficiency in ERP systems like PeopleSoft, Hyperion, and Power BI for insightful financial reporting.Ability to simplify complex financial information for business users.Expertise in key accounting concepts, policies, and procedures.Analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.Stakeholder management, fostering productive relationships and networks.Skilled in presenting complex information to diverse audiences, including executives and boards.Experience in managing complex matters and projects is an advantage.View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application.Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, 3 April 2025.About ASICASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.We offer a range of employee benefits including:Attractive superannuationAdditional leave entitlements50/50 hybrid work-from-home modelAssistance for study and professional developmentTo work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.Share this OpportunityAt ASIC, we're proud of the difference we make to Australia's economic reputation and wellbeing.Our values – accountability, professionalism and teamwork – underpin everything we do.
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