Head of Financial Accounting
Location: Inner Melbourne CBD (North-East)
Contract: 6 months
Rate: $93 per hour + super
Start Date: ASAP

Randstad is proud to be partnering with a State Government agency seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Financial Accounting to lead a high-performing team during a critical period of financial oversight and reporting.

About the Role

Working closely with the CFO, this role is pivotal in leading the financial accounting function with a focus on process improvement, compliance, and high-quality service delivery. You'll be responsible for overseeing general ledger accuracy, asset register integrity, external reporting obligations (including taxation), and audit processes.

This position plays a hands-on role in supporting internal leadership with critical financial insights, while also mentoring a team to align with the organisation's strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy across the general ledger and fixed asset register
• Provide insightful variance analysis and commentary to support executive decision-making
• Monitor monthly cash flow and ensure timely reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Oversee delivery of internal and external financial reporting including DH reports, budget, forecast, statutory accounts, and compliance returns (e.g. MHE, ABS, WorkCover)
• Lead external audit coordination and support internal audit initiatives
• Ensure accurate BAS and FBT preparation, maintaining compliance with relevant tax legislation
• Drive a culture of performance and improvement within the Financial Accounting team
• Foster a collaborative team environment while supporting individual development

About You:

• Proven experience in a senior financial accounting leadership role, ideally within the public sector
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, manage competing deadlines, and drive process improvement
• Expertise in month-end close, financial reporting, and audit processes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proficiency with accounting systems (experience with Magiq and Microsoft D365 highly regarded)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial analysis capabilities

Qualifications Required:

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• CPA or CA membership (essential)

Why Join as a Randstad Contractor?
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Weekly pay cycle
- Access to exclusive discounts across retail, entertainment, and wellbeing
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Randstad consultant

What Next?

If this sounds like your next challenge, please submit your CV via the Apply button.

A position description is available by emailing: [email protected]

This is an immediate requirement - applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

At Randstad, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.