Talent International is currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to work for a Global Luxury Fashion brand based in Sydney CBD. The position is a 6-month Fixed term contract role with the possibility of extension. The role is paying $100-110K + Super.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our Luxury Retail client as a Senior Financial Accountant, where you will:

• Provide accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting.
• Play a major role in regulatory compliance.
• Support process improvement and the deployment of new projects.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Oversee Accounting & Reporting to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Provide Financial Analysis Support and assist in the budgeting process.
• Manage Fixed Assets and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Liaise with External Auditors and prepare ad hoc reports.
• Ensure compliance with Taxation requirements.
• Maintain a robust Internal Control Environment to safeguard company assets.
• Supervise Staff, offering guidance and training as needed.
• Participate in Training Courses and professional development.
• Month-end accounts closing/reporting.
• Preparing the following SyRus deliverables
• Preparing analytical review for P&L, BS and cash flow statements for Accounting & Finance Manager to review.
• Provide support for inputs into the preparation of Budget schedules and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
• Prepare P&L expense lines (operating expenses mostly) and specific calculations for Rent, Fixed Assets Depreciation, Administrative Fees and IT costs.
• Support business analysis and generate ad hoc reports, as requested by the Accounting & Finance Manager.
• Maintain fixed assets registers & files.
• Follow the WIP accounts and communicate monthly on the existing projects.
• Work with the Accounting & Finance Manager to ensure the Financial Reporting Framework is consistent with Local, Regional and International Reporting Requirements. This includes: assisting with the preparation of annual statutory financial reports for filing with ASIC and NZ Companies office, assisting with external audit, reporting on business statistics to ABS and Statistics NZ
• Assist with the preparation of income tax schedules and the calculation of tax provisions.
• Take the lead in FBT preparation and calculations, liaise with Tax consultant (PWC) to lodge FBT return.
• Ensure internal controls are followed and guide the Boutique in charge when needed.
• Perform quarterly full boutique audit/audit confirmation for allocated stores.
• Prepare work papers and raise issues identified during boutique audits.
• Attend allocated stocktakes as required.
• Internal staff training: assisting the current team especially Accounts payable & Assistant Accountant and providing necessary training and guidance.
• External staff supervision: manage interns and provide necessary training and guidance.
• Being aware of relevant training courses available.
• Keep abreast of changes in industry/regulations.
• Queries from Management & Stores.
• Ad hoc reports/information needed for the Finance team.
• Finding improvements in current processes

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant degree, preferably a bachelor’s in business/commerce with a major in Accounting/Finance.
• CPA or CA qualification is essential.
• Background in an accounting firm, or a Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role within a commercial environment, preferably in luxury retail or FMCG.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting software; SAP experience is essential.
• Detail-oriented and target-driven, especially with deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a strong attention to detail

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work for an amazing Global Luxury Brand in a prestigous office in the heart of Sydney CBD
• Eligable for Staff Discounts
• Flexible working arranagements

This is an amazing opportunity to work for a global luxury fashion brand. If you have previous experience as a Finance Analyst in Retail or worked for a Luxury industry then this could be the perfect role for you! The role will see you providing finance and office administration support for the organisation. If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Jessica Abboud on 02 8240 9596 jessica.abboud@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our Client is a Tier 1 client in Financial Services sector. As a Senior PMO Analyst in the Financial Services sector, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful execution of projects across the organization. You will work closely with project managers, senior stakeholders, and the wider PMO team to ensure robust governance, reporting, and control mechanisms are in place. Your deep understanding of project management frameworks and PMO best practices, combined with your sector experience in financial services, will enable you to drive operational excellence and contribute to strategic project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain governance frameworks for project and program delivery, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Monitor and report on project/program status, identifying risks, issues, and ensuring proper escalation.
• Develop and maintain project/program dashboards and KPIs to track performance across the portfolio.
• Support setting up PMO Practice.
• Provide support to project managers by helping them adhere to PMO guidelines, methodologies, and processes.
• Assist in the development of project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate cross-project coordination and communication to drive synergy between related initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including project sponsors, business unit heads, and external partners.
• Organize and facilitate regular governance meetings, steering committees, and reporting cycles.

Requirements:

• Proven PMO Experience: 8-10 years of experience in PMO roles, with at least 4-6 years in a senior capacity within the Financial Services sector.
• Financial Acumen: Strong experience in managing project budgets, financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Tool Expertise: Experience with PMO tools and systems such as Clarity, SharePoint, or similar portfolio management tools.
• Sector Knowledge: Previous experience in banking, insurance, asset management, or other financial services environments.

If you think you have above skills and experiences, click ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Our Client
Our Client is a statutory Federal agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by the Australian Government.

Requirements

Our client has an ongoing requirement for an IT Security Assessor/ IRAP Assessor to work in support of various Cloud projects within an integrated workforce. IT Security Assessor/ IRAP Assessor will assists in accrediting our systems and data by independently assessing our security posture, identifying security risks and suggesting mitigation measures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Security threat and risk assessment identification and development of security accreditation artefacts;
• Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP) assessments of proposed ICT designs and solutions for a Participants of the Digital Identity system;
• Stakeholder management, and communication of security concepts to non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing, and
• Manage, develop and support complex relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area goals.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

Job Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in ICT system accreditation
• Strong leadership experience and skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Demonstrated security experience within complex ICT environments, and
• Demonstrated understanding of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), and Other Australian Government security guidance and advice.

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Vamshi Krishna on 00470260909 or email vamshi.krishna@talentinternational.com

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Revenue Clerk to work for a NSW Government client based Gladesville. This is a 3-month contract with the view to be extended. The role is paying $34.59 per hour + Super.

Hours – 8 hours per day, 38 hours per week

Description:

• First point of contact to the client.
• Respond to a variety of customer enquiries via phone, email or through written correspondence, providing exceptional customer service ensuring that this experience is a smooth and as efficient as possible and to help support the members of the public during a difficult time.
• Assist in managing the revenue collection process including non-patient billing according to the client’s policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative and clerical support and maintain records as per the client policy directives.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports.
• Contribute to the development, improvement and implementation of new processes and systems related to customer service.
• Contribute positively and be actively engaged in the development of team building and culture improvement exercises within Revenue Operations.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of customer service and the ability to deal with stressful and emotional situations, whilst being highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Data Entry Skills – input data into the Ambulance Patient Health Care Records System with a high level of sustained accuracy and promptness.
• Capability to use a wide range of computer hardware, software and electronic systems.
• Requirement for well-developed Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Experience in accounts receivable role.
• Self-driven, adaptable, resilient and able to use initiative to make sound decisions.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

An iconic Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer with advanced Python scripting skills to join their team on a permanent basis.

Joining a large, stable networking engineering team, you will lead the team’s network automation efforts, helping to shape the culture of the team, contribute towards their automation roadmap and strategy and drive automation where possible.

You will bring technical expertise in Python scripting, creating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins / GitHub Actions and using version control tools (Github, Bitbucket etc).

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Proven network automation experience gained within large, enterprise environments
• Advanced Python scripting skills
• Proven experience in the design and architecture of automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Bitbucket etc
• Strong knowledge of core networking (BGP, OSPF etc), data centre technologies (VXLAN, EVPN) and firewalls / load balancers
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work independently as required

This is a Sydney based role, which will require you to be in the office two days per week.

An attractive salary package including annual bonus is offer to the right candidate. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online today!

Senior Environmental Consultant (Planner / Scientist)

The Senior Environmental Planner is responsible for managing and contributing to environmental impact assessments, planning approvals, and related projects. This role includes mentoring junior team members, ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards, and supporting business development initiatives. The Senior Environmental Planner will also engage with clients and stakeholders, providing expert advice and fostering strong relationships.

Role overview:

• Environmental Consultancy – Our client is a specialised environmental, planning and social sustainability consultancy serving the transport, utilities, waste and recycling, industrial, renewables, resources, residential and government sectors. Their reputation is founded on our collaborative approach, attention to quality and developing robust solutions by thinking differently
• This is a 100% remote role, however you must be located in NSW and be able to attend client sites occasionally and team days in Sydney
• They have two opportunities available 1. An initial 6-month contract role offering a day rate of $850 per day 2. A permeant role offering a salary of $150,000
• They are looking for candidates who can join as soon as possible due to extensive growth

What We’re Looking For:

• 5-7 years in Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Management Plans, Development Assessments (DAs), statutory planning experience, State Significant Developments (SSDs), other planning pathways, Part 5 Review of Environmental Factors (REFs), and Modifications.
• Expertise in waste management, circular economy, infrastructure, resource recovery, industrial, and renewable energy sectors.
• Must have consulting experience
• Strong writing skills and technical proficiency
• Must align with values and be capable of mentoring junior tea

What’s in it for You?

• Truly flexible working model – 100% remote and flexible hours also
• Direct daily access to our Executive and Senior Leaders for support and advice.
• Incredible diversity of work and clients.
• Opportunity to join a business during an exciting scaling up period.
• Additional week’s annual leave to the national standard (for the permanent role only)
• Access to mentoring and continuous learning opportunities.
• A truly collaborative and supportive team to work with.
• Competitive salary and daily rate on offer

If this role sounds like you, please apply now! Or email your CV to angus.bick@talentinternational.com

The EL1 Assistant Director Strategy is accountable under direction to undertake work with a high level of complexity that has strategic, political and operational significance.
The position will be responsible for analysis and insight development contributing to strategy development, policies, priorities and operational practices. It will be required to coordinate and assume responsibility for highly complex, sensitive projects or work programs.

Our client is a Tier1 client in Financial Service sector. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Business Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in General Insurance (GI), Finance Operations, and a deep understanding of Guidewire and SAP Finance implementations. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across the business to deliver technical solutions that enhance operational efficiency, support financial processes, and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements for various projects.
• Conduct detailed analysis to understand business needs, identify gaps, and propose solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Work closely with technical teams to design, implement, and test solutions within the Guidewire and SAP Finance systems.
• Ensure that system enhancements meet business requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to ensure successful project execution.

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong experience in GI, Finance Operations, Guidewire, and SAP Finance implementations – A MUST
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects within a technical environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Guidewire systems, particularly in relation to GI and finance modules.
• Strong understanding of SAP Finance implementation and support.
• Proficient in using business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Excellent in verbal & communication skills.

If you think you have above skills and experiences, click ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

1. Reporting to the Business Transformation Director, the Business Transformation Lead is responsible for leading the design and implementation of the department’s key people management services to transform and enhance the user experience and outcomes.
2. The program will deliver functionality through several releases and a large multi-disciplinary team. The program is organised into multiple workstreams that report into the Program Director. The streams include: PMO, Delivery Management, Commercial Management, Business Transformation, Technical and Change Management.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Internal Review Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Parramatta. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $55.24/hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

A Work Sample Assessment Case Study is to be completed by each submitted candidate.

The AS5 Review Officer is accountable under limited supervision to undertake moderately complex to complex work. Legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents guide the position.

It is a team membership position and where required, will perform work that involves team leadership responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and allocating work to other lower-level team members within a team.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Working with participants to gather information regarding the nature and context of review requests, informing participants and their representatives about decisions, reviews and the appeals process.
• Undertaking evidence-based decision-making as prescribed in the NDIS Act, NDIS rules, Operational Guidelines and client policies.
• Monitoring and managing caseloads, ensuring internal reviews are completed within set timeframes.
• Contributing to quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery practices, processes and systems.

Required Skills:

• Communication Skills: Ability to work effectively with participants to gather information and inform them about decisions, reviews, and the appeals process.
• Analytical Skills: Capability to undertake evidence-based decision-making as per regulations and policies.
• Time Management: Skill in monitoring and managing caseloads to ensure internal reviews are completed within specified timeframes.
• Quality Improvement: Capacity to contribute to quality improvement activities aimed at enhancing service delivery practices, processes, and systems.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS4 Administration Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $43.82 /hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

The APS4 Administration Officer will work within defined parameters relating to their area of responsibility. The role will be required to support the team to apply well-established policies, principles, practices and procedures to achieve outcomes that support and contribute to the client’s objective.

The position will be required to provide operational and administrative support that is informed and directed by sound knowledge and may undertake some research and analysis activities.

The APS4 Administration Officer will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice to resolve moderately complex enquiries.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Organising the team email inbox, calendars and appointments, responding to team priorities and timeframes.
• Researching and responding to general enquiries and analysing documents and data.
• Coordinating and preparing meeting minutes and papers.
• Supporting the drafting of written communications and managing documents and databases.
• Organising travel and finance reconciliation.
• Participating in project management work as directed, supporting the delivery of work priorities.

Key skills required for the role:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong engagement with multiple stakeholders.
• Organisation and time management.
• Experience in the disability, health or aged care sectors.

Desirable skills to have for the role:

• Case Management

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a number of Infrastructure Solution Architects to join their team on initial twelve month contract.

You will be joining a large Infrastructure Architecture practice, comprising a large number of experienced, savy technologists who all possess a depth and breadth of experience across a wide variety of technologies and platforms. You will be working on a variety of projects and engaging / consulting with stakeholders from different parts of the business, leading the design and solutioning and partnering with the engineering team to ensure delivery. You will be required to provide guidance and advice, all the while ensuring proposed solutions address business needs, are fit for purpose and will align to the organisation’s technology roadmap.

This position will suit people who are pure technologists – those who have a thirst to continually grow and develop themselves, who like to get their hands dirty with new technologies and understanding how they may impact and benefit a large, enterprise environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. TOGAF, AWS, Azure etc)
• Strong experience working as an Infrastructure Solution Architect within large complex environments
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with a variety of technologies including different operating systems (Windows / Linux), cloud providers (AWS / Azure), networking, storage, database, middleware, virtualisation, containerisation (OpenShift / Kubernetes) and DevOps (Jenkins) / IaaC (Terraform)
• Superior stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• Hybrid work from home / office (required to be in their Sydney office at least two days per week)
• Strong potential of contract extension

An attractive daily rate is on offer for the right candidate. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!