Senior Asset Accountant
About this role
You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.
You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.
In this role, you'll:
You will lead the delivery of asset and lease accounting services, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organisational policies.
You will oversee reconciliations, financial reporting, statutory disclosures, and audit requirements, while supporting month-end and year-end processes.
Working closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, and project teams, you will provide expert advice on asset and lease accounting matters, resolve complex queries, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, controls, and financial outcomes.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You have strong expertise in fixed asset and lease accounting, supported by sound knowledge of AASB 116 and AASB 16.
You are experienced in complex reconciliations, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
You combine strong SAP/ERP capability, analytical skills, and attention to detail to deliver accurate, compliant financial outcomes.
You hold tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, supported by a professional accounting designation such as CA, CPA, or an equivalent qualification.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 25 August 2026
For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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Company at a glance
We’re an innovative NSW government organisation comprised of a network of agencies and divisions that keep the state moving. Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and integrated transport networks for everyone.
With over 28,000 team members, we’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and opportunities across metro and regional areas. Join us in shaping a transport network that meets the needs of customers now and into the future.
Right now, we’re focused on making transport fairer and safer for everyone and delivering a more resilient and reliable network. It is all with the view of continually creating better passenger journeys and safer travel for the people using our networks. This also means meaningful employment opportunities across metropolitan and regional areas, with careers in engineering, technology, safety, design, planning, maintenance and frontline jobs delivering services to our passengers.
We’re not just about what we do, but how we do it. Our culture embraces innovation, diversity, and collaboration, ensuring our people thrive while making a lasting impact.
The road ahead is full of opportunity - join us in building the future of transport in NSW.
Top Benefits
- Flexible work options
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