The key duties of the position include Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT19 November 2025 (late applications will not be accepted). The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men's and Women's Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians. Are you up for the challenge? About the team - The Financial Accounting Team is a small but dynamic team that is primarily responsible for payment and receipt processes, financial and tax compliance, statutory reporting and treasury management within the ASC. We ensure a strong internal control framework is maintained around financial processes and systems whilst remaining compliant with all financial regulations. About the role - As a Financial Accountant, you will assist in the management of the ASC's financial activities, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with financial and tax requirements and maintaining accurate financial records. Working closely with the Assistant Director, you will: Contribute to the compliance requirements of the ASC, including financial reporting, treasury management and taxation compliance. Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting for inclusion in annual financial statements. Assist with responses to external audit requests. Prepare journals and account reconciliations for end-of-month requirements. Assist and support the Asset Accounting role in asset-related reporting. Provide advice to ASC employees on compliance requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and solutions-driven professional to work in a collaborative, high-performing team and contribute to meaningful, sports sector-wide outcomes. About you - The preferred candidate must have the following essential criteria: Tertiary qualifications and/or progress towards completion in the field of accounting or commerce are required. Ability to manage workload and to prioritise competing tasks during peak periods (e.g month end and end of financial year). Good communication skills and the ability to translate technical financial concepts into easily understandable language. Sound Excel skills and demonstrated experiences with complex financial information systems (e.g TechnologyOne, SAP). In addition to the above, we are looking for a motivated individual with excellent attention to detail and experience delivering financial accounting functions within a Government Department context. The below criteria are desired: Relevant Government finance experience and understanding of Government controls, including the PGPA Act. CPA/CA qualifications or currently studying towards them. This position is offered as ONGOING. Why work with us? We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer: Options for flexible working arrangements. Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals. Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development. Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions. Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise. Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals. Additionally, our Canberra campus offers: Free onsite parking Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool. Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker's Cottage Childcare Centre. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact: Contact Officer: Josh Davey, Assistant Director, Financial Accounting Phone number: 0262 141127 Email address: josh.davey@ausport.gov.au If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or to obtain the job description, click 'Apply' now
