About the Australian Museum
Australian Museum (AM) is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people. The AM acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
The Australian Museum (AM) operating within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade cluster, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 22 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.
The AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
The AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
For more information, visit the website.
The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities
About the role
Manage the AM’s financial transactions and reporting for capital projects to ensure the achievement of the AM’s objectives.
About you
We are seeking an experienced project costs controller to work with our project teams to deliver our capital programs within their allocated budget. Your experience in SAP and NSW Government roles will enable you to provide accurate financial reports into NSW Treasury as well as the project teams.
You will also be experienced in determining the appropriate accounting treatment for project costs and then in setting up the relevant Work Breakdown Structures in SAP to enable accurate systems reporting including experience on larger projects where there is a change while the project is in-flight.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce or Accounting
- Current Membership, or intending to pursue membership, of a recognized professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in SAP including financial reporting and maintaining WBS’s for capital programs and projects
- Demonstrated experience in NSW Government reporting processes for capital programs and projects
- Substantial knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in, financial accounting processes and practices of capital programs and projects, including Australian Accounting Standards, the Government Sector Finance Act 2018, NSW Treasurer’s Policies and NSW Treasury Circulars.
- Demonstrated experience of implementing and maintaining effective financial systems for capital programs and projects in SAP
The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.
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