HOBAN Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly capable EL2 level Senior Technical Accountant to support a prominent Federal Government agency based in DEAKIN / Canberra.

This is a critical role that provides technical accounting leadership, supports year-end financial processes, and liaises with the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) on complex audit matters.

About the Role:
As a Senior Technical Accountant, you will:

• Develop technical accounting position papers in line with Australian Accounting Standards and Commonwealth guidelines.
• Provide expert accounting advice and support on policy development and financial reporting.
• Lead responses and negotiating strategies related to ANAO audit topics.
• Engage directly with external auditors to address complex technical matters.
• Contribute to strategic planning for Financial Statement and Year-End Audit preparation.
• Support ad-hoc technical accounting and policy projects as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of $754.20 per day at EL2 Level, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 11.5% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• High-impact role influencing national financial practices
• Work within a respected Federal Government agency

About You:
We're looking for a candidate with:

• At least 10 years' senior-level experience in accounting or auditing, preferably within government.
• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing.
• Full professional membership with CPA Australia or CA ANZ.
• Expertise in Australian Accounting Standards and Commonwealth financial frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with external auditors, especially the ANAO.
• Strong technical writing and policy development skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide strategic financial advice.

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role
Positions close for submissions TUESDAY 3rd JUNE 2025 COB.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at [email protected] or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.