Everyone plays here

 Drive financial innovation with SAP 

• Shape the future of financial systems at the Office of Sport.
• Salary ranges from $113,574 up to $125,720 + super and leave loading.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible and hybrid work options.

About the role

The Systems Accountant is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of financial systems, with a focus on transaction processing, reporting, and system integration. The role leads the accounts receivable function and contributes to the development and implementation of new financial, budgeting, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities include managing system upgrades, ensuring alignment between business and finance systems, and maintaining data integrity across platforms such as SAP and Adaptive Insights.

For more information read the full Role Description: Systems Accountant

About you

You will lead financial transaction processes, manage system upgrades, and deliver integrated solutions that enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency. You have a collaborative mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

• Strong working knowledge and experience with ERP systems (SAP and Adaptive Insights preferred), including chart of accounts and master data maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial systems operations, including accounts receivable and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to lead system improvement projects, from user needs analysis to implementation and testing.
• Skilled in identifying and delivering system integrations that reduce manual processes and improve data consistency.
• Adept at problem-solving and providing user-friendly advice across varying levels of financial literacy.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, eligible for membership of a professional accounting body or deemed equivalent experience.

 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 Health Assessment.

Should you require further information about the role please contact A/Chief Financial Officer, Gary Halder via email: Gary.Halder@sport.nsw.gov.au

About us

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference delivering on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’. We are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same!

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enabling participation in sport and active recreation. 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 accessible for all people in NSW.

How to apply?

For your online application to be considered it must include:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (Maximum length: 2 pages)
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills and achievements relevant to this role (Maximum length: 4 pages)
• As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions:
  1. Outline your experience supporting or managing ERP systems, including any work on system configuration, data structures, or integration with other platforms.
  2. Describe a project where you led or played a key role in a financial systems upgrade or integration?

It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.

Applications close: Sunday, 20 July 2025 at 11:55pm

Contact for enquiries: Gary.Halder@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

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.