Financial Accountant, Assets

Everyone plays here Help shape the financial foundations of sport across NSW. Salary ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super & leave loading. 12-month Temporary Fulltime Opportunity, with possibility of extension Based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

About the role

Join the Office of Sport's Finance team and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial accounting services that support the management of significant public assets across NSW. As the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register, supporting statutory reporting obligations, coordinating asset valuations, and ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and NSW Treasury requirements.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, and external agencies to provide expert financial advice and contribute to the continuous improvement of asset management processes.

Responsibilities

Manage the Office of Sport's fixed asset accounting activities, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, revaluations, reconciliations, and stocktakes. Prepare asset-related financial reporting, support month-end and year-end processes, and contribute to statutory financial statements and audit requirements. Provide expert financial advice, interpret accounting standards and Treasury policies, and identify opportunities to improve financial and asset management practices.

About you

You are a motivated financial professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing fixed assets within a complex organisation. You can analyse financial information, resolve issues, and communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders. With excellent attention to detail and planning skills, you thrive in environments with competing deadlines and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and financial governance.

Essential Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting and eligibility for membership of a recognised Australian accounting body (CA or CPA). Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and fixed asset management. For more information read the full Role Description: RD

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• Financial Accountant (Asset).docx About us The Office of Sport is a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! We work tirelessly and with passion to deliver on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’ – improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation. By providing leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure, our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW. Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is a place for all people in NSW. How to apply? Your online application must include: A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (1-2 pages) An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages) To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment checks. Applications close: 11:55pm 11th October 2026 Contact for enquiries: Sagar Shahi, Manager Financial Accounting
• Sagar.Shahi@sport.nsw.gov.au What’s in it for you? The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking. Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au