Senior Financial Accountant

• Strong potential to develop into a permanent position
• Contribute to the culture and story of Australia's Indigenous people
• Opportunity to work within Australia's only national institution of its kind

• 4-month contract with strong potential to go permanent
• Federal Government Agency 
• Canberra Location 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage an APS6 Senior Financial Accountant. This position is located in their busy Canberra office for an initial 4-month contract.
  
About the Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director – Financial Reporting, the role is responsible for the financial management of the agency including internal financial control, financial delegations, administrative procedures, accounts payable and receivable, asset management and external and internal budgeting and reporting. 

Duties

• Preparation of monthly internal and external reporting requirements 
• Supervision of the day-to-day finance activities including accounts payable, receivable, travel, asset management, capital-spending program and budgeting
• Ensuring financial and procurement activity is accurately recorded
• Produce structured and ad-hoc reports, policies, procedures and analysis on financial performance
• Preparing taxation returns, including BAS and FBT
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reports including content for the Annual Report, Audit Assurance Committee and council and portfolio budget statement 

Requirements/Skills

• A passion to assist to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications 
• Work effectively within a team

Benefits working with this Client

• Work with Australia’s only national institution focused on the diverse history, cultures, and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 24/10/2025
Consultant: Sandi 
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

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