At WAIS, our focus is on enabling Western Australian athletes to succeed on the world stage. While athletes take the spotlight, it’s the people behind the scenes who provide the support that makes it all possible.
We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong governance and continuous improvement across the organisation.
If you’re detail-oriented and enjoy working across a broad range of finance activities we’d love to hear from you.
This is a full-time, maximum term opportunity through to 31 December 2028, aligned with the LA 2028 Olympic cycle.
About Us
The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) is the peak high-performance sporting organisation in Western Australia, proudly supported by the State Government and a member of the National Institute Network. Since 1984, WAIS has supported Western Australian athletes to achieve success at national and international levels, including Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship competition.
We work in partnership with National Sporting Organisations, State Sporting Associations, VenuesWest and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport to deliver high quality daily training environments.
At WAIS, success is about winning well. While performance matters, how we achieve it matters just as much. Our culture is built on excellence, teamwork and respect, with genuine care for people at the centre of everything we do.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and supporting key finance processes.
In this role, you will:
- Manage month-end processes, including journals and reconciliations
- Maintain accurate general ledger data and financial records
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow activities
- Prepare statutory reporting and funding acquittals
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Support payroll-related processes and compliance obligations
- Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements
About You
You’re a proactive and capable finance professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or similar
- CA/CPA (or working towards)
- Experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
- Strong understanding of accounting standards and reporting requirements
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capability
Desirable:
- Experience in government, not-for-profit or grant-funded environments
- Familiarity with WA public sector financial processes
Join Us
If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution at WAIS, we'd love to hear from you!
Please submit your application through the WAIS Careers Portal: https://wais.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/jobs and to view the full position description.
Please include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
For role‑related queries, contact the People & Culture team at hr@wais.org.au.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We will close the process early if we identify a suitable candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
