About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team

Finance and Investment Division (FID) is a trusted advisor to the Transport Cluster, and partners with our stakeholders to make all financial and funding considerations for our once-in-a-generation $71.5 billion infrastructure program.

We provide best in class financial management to support decision-making on transport services, infrastructure investment and delivery. FID plays a critical role in project prioritisation and funding, enterprise planning and financial management and control.

The work we do is vital to making NSW a better place to live, work and visit, touching the lives of millions of people every day.

This is a chance to be a part of the team behind TfNSW’s major projects and work in a dynamic, collaborative environment to deliver for our clients and the greater NSW community.

We are a team of focused, dynamic and commercially-orientated finance professionals, who go above and beyond to deliver for our clients on a day to day basis, who see public service as a calling and not just a job, and who are proud to work for the Transport cluster and the NSW Government.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Manager Asset Accounting to join the Asset Accounting team and lead the asset accounting and reporting of the Transport cluster’s asset portfolio.

The role is responsible for ensuring that asset related matters are managed appropriately, with specific reference to valuation, accounting, reporting capitalisation, policy and improvements for a number of agencies in the Transport Cluster.

Key accountabilities:

Ensure that asset accounting and reporting is accurate and compliant and to work closely and support the financial reporting team in preparation of the annual financial statements and other internal and external reporting obligations.

Lead the Asset Accounting team, via a teamwork approach to ensure the integrity and accuracy of asset accounting information.

Contribute to the development of and implement policies, systems and procedures to identify, record, value, depreciate, account and report on fixed assets and comply with Accounting Standards and NSW Treasury policy and requirements.

Ensure consolidation of fixed asset information to enable a complete and accurate record of the identification, location and value of the agency’s fixed assets.

Facilitate effective interactions with relevant asset / project / business managers to confirm the integrity of asset data, including the existence and review of their useful lives.

Manage the timely delivery of the asset interim / comprehensive revaluation reports by working closely with and validating reports from the external valuers and relevant asset managers.

Work closely with the financial statutory reporting and budgeting team and provide guidance on the complex asset accounting and valuation matters.

Provide asset accounting stewardship, guidance and expert advice across the organisation.

The role will provide an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating and partnering with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure high quality asset stewardship.

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You are tertiary qualified (Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline) with relevant industry experience, and full membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CPA/CA ANZ or equivalent). 

You will have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, matrix environment.

Your proven experience in project management and excellent asset accounting skills will include knowledge of relevant Australian Accounting Standards and Treasury policies.

Demonstrated experience in accounting and capitalization for fixed assets and experience in working with SAP fixed assets module and Project Accounting module is a must.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 9A ($138,670) – 9E ($155,309) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Find out more about working with Transport for NSW at https://jobs.transport.nsw.gov.au/

Applications close: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 11th May 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Lauren Ilieff at LAUREN.ILIEFF@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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