Your contribution As the Principal Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Electoral Commission of Queensland's strategic and operational objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading the development and implementation of the Commission's goals through effective strategic, business, and financial planning processes.
• Managing the monthly and annual financial reporting processes, including the preparation of financial statements and oversight of the annual audit process.
• Overseeing the Commission's Whole-of-Government Tridata/FRaMES reporting requirements, annual stocktake process, and asset register.
• Leading the preparation of the annual budget, including the development of the four-year election cycle forecasting.
• Supporting the Chief Finance Officer in managing staff, projects, and activities within the work unit, including day-to-day operations and election-related projects.
• Providing high-quality strategic advice and timely reports on significant financial and operational matters.
• Developing and implementing best practice financial policies, procedures, and systems in compliance with relevant legislation and internal guidelines.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including Queensland Treasury, Department of Justice, Queensland Shared Services, Department of Premier and Cabinet, and the Queensland Audit Office.
• Contributing to the preparation of budget submissions, briefing notes, reports, costing methodologies, and correspondence on complex financial management and budgeting issues.
• Fostering a positive and cohesive team environment, promoting collaboration, wellbeing, and respect across the Finance team and the broader ECQ workforce.
• Upholding and championing the Queensland Government's values in all aspects of your work and when representing the ECQ.
Applications to remain current for 12 months