October 17, 2024

NSW Reconstruction Authority

Sydney

CONTRACT & OTHER

Assistant Finance & Assurance Officer

Are you looking to expand your finance and assurance experience? Come work with the NSW Reconstruction Authority!
Temporary role available up to 30th June 2026.
Role based in Parramatta/Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment.
Clerk Grade 5/6; salary based on experience from $93,295 to $102,941 + plus super.

As an Assistant Finance and Assurance Officer you’ll be supporting the optimal financial functioning of the State’s disaster expenditure funding by assisting the Funding Arrangements team to undertake financial assurance and audit functions as required. This role is critical in managing the State’s consolidation of natural disaster expenditure and providing assurance on the eligibility of NSW Government agency’s reimbursement claims against the State’s Disaster Relief Account.

We are looking for someone:

To assist in maintaining the General Ledger within a robust financial system, ensuring accurate and timely recording of natural disaster expenditure
To work collaboratively within the NSW Reconstruction Authority to ensure that processes and procedures are best practice.
To handle the timely and accurate processing of agency reimbursement claims from the Disaster Relief Account (DRA).
To provide general project and operational support as required, applying sound project management principles to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
With an in-depth understanding of the auditing standards, accounting standards, acquittal skills and reporting gained from practical and hands on experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Finance & Assurance Officer – Funding Arrangements. If you have trouble accessing this role description, please contact kathy.le@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au and a copy will be sent to you.

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

Flexible working practices
Contemporary workspaces and technology
Access to learning and development opportunities.
Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
Workforce that values inclusion
Competitive pay and conditions
Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages), addressing these targeted questions, expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Targeted questions

What are some examples of your experience in ensuring financial reporting and advice is accurate, reliable and high quality to support effective decision making?

Describe a situation where you had to adjust your plans or priorities due to unexpected changes. How did you manage this adjustment?

Applications closes Wednesday 30th October 2024 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Cristy D’Annibale, A/Manager Funding Arrangements via email cristy.dannibale@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application