Accountant

Electoral Commission of South AustraliaJob reference: 709911Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to EveryoneElectoral Commission SA (ECSA) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the effective financial management of the agency.The Accountant will deliver a variety of financial and accounting services, including financial forecasting, budget analysis and management, and reporting. Additionally, they will offer procurement and contract advice, guidance, and support across ECSA.Reporting To The Manager Finance, Key Responsibilities Includeworking with the Manager Finance and managers to prepare the annual budget and providing regular progress reportspreparing financial statements and performance reporting in accordance with established timelines and relevant legislation, standards and regulationsproviding advice and guidance on complex financial management and control mattersoverseeing ECSA’s banking functions including bank and credit card reconciliations, cash flow modelling and cash flow managementleading and providing financial input and evaluation for complex and high value procurement processespreparing annual and quarterly financial statementsfacilitating external audit processesactively evaluating ECSA’s financial systems, policies and procedures, and identifying opportunities for improvement.Applications are encouraged from degree qualified professionals (Accounting, Economics or Commerce) with previous experience in financial and management accounting. Ability to identify errors and anomalies in financial data and formulate solutions to correct issues, and previous experience preparing financial statements, budgets and tax returns are all essential to this role.The successful applicant will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication and relationship management skills, and preferably have accounting experience within a state government context.Special ConditionsThis role is offered on an ongoing basis.In order not to compromise the strict neutrality of the Commission, no person who is active in political affairs or intends to carry on this activity may be an employee.Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the Commission finds satisfactory.Extensive out of normal working hours duty may be required during election events.Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.RemunerationASO6 - $98,478 to $104,165 per annumEnquiriesEnquiries can be directed to Luba Tisma, Manager Finance at luba.tisma@sa.gov.au .Application Instructionsall applications must be submitted via https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/ applicants are requested to refer to the Job Application Guidelines before submitting their applicationapplications must be submitted with a report (no more than 2 pages) addressing each of the essential requirements as outlined in the person specificationapplications must be accompanied by completed SA Public Sector Pre-Employment Declaration.Additional NotesThe Electoral Commission of South Australia is an equal opportunity employer.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Applications close: 01/12/2025 09:00 AMAttachments ECSA Job Application Guidelines.pdf P52011 Accountant ASO6 November 2025.pdf SA Public Sector Pre-Employment Declaration.pdfFlexibility StatementThe 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.