Finance Manager

• Paying $90ph + super
• Sydney CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
• 6 month temp assignment with potential for extension
• 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day

About the Role

Our client is a NSW government organisation based in the Sydney CBD. They are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join their team on a 6 month temp contract with potential for extension.

Candidates for this role must have

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance, CA/CPA qualification desirable

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant role

• Proven leadership experience across the financial accounting functions

• Strong systems proficiency and knowledge.

• Previous government experience (Highly Desirable)

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare statutory financial statements and workpapers to provide NSW Treasury with accurate data
• Month-End Processing: Manage accruals, prepayments, and month-end activities to support informed budgeting and financial decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Lead accounting projects and systems development to enhance operational efficiency and support organizational goals.
• Asset & Cash Management: Oversee core functions including asset registry maintenance and cash flow management to ensure fund liquidity.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure all audit and regulatory requirements are met.

Please note there will be no direct reports as part of this role

About You

You will be an experience Finance Manager or Senior Accountant with proven experience and reliability in previous positions

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant role
• Proven leadership experience across the financial accounting functions
• Strong systems proficiency and knowledge.
• Previous government experience (Highly Desirable)

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.