Ongoing-Non-Ongoing
- Salary: $77 762 - $98 646 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Canberra, ACT
**Our Opportunity**
The Management Accounting Section plays an integral role in the effective and efficient management of resourcing across the department and provides trusted advice on financial matters. It is responsible for managing the internal budget process from the development of the budgets through to monitoring, forecasting and reporting results. The team fulfils these important tasks through effective regular liaison with divisions within the department.
People working within the Management Accounting Section are expected to be flexible with the ability to manage competing priorities and complete tasks within tight deadlines.
This work includes the following areas of priority:
Work with the Division Head and Branch Heads to assist them in fulfilling their financial management responsibilities, by:
- providing advice on the management of internal budgets
- explaining variances from budget
- providing expenditure and revenue forecasts, and
- providing advice, monitoring and assessing compliance with the Commonwealth financial framework and the Department's financial practices
With support from the Business Manager, provide regular advice to the Division Heads and Branch Heads on financial matters such as:
- financial risks to the budget
- workforce planning, including the affordable staff profile.
- entry of Internal budgeting and forecasting
We are committed to providing a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace. We are open to a range of flexible work arrangements including part-time, job-sharing, and flexible work hours.
**Who are we looking for?**
Specific requirements of the role:
We are seeking a motivated and high performing individual who has a wide variety of skills, including:
- ability to develop and maintain relationships with business unit staff, particularly senior management, as well as stakeholders in the Financial Services Branch of the Division
- ability to manage and meet a variety of regular and ad-hoc reporting deadlines
- strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information in a concise manner
- demonstrated personal drive and integrity
Please refer to the AGD Performance Expectations for more detail.
The range and nature of work within the Attorney-General's Department requires a workforce that reflects our diverse society and the department provides a number of support mechanisms for employees.
As an AGD employee, you will:
- be part of an inclusive and diverse work environment
- receive a generous starting salary and work conditions
- benefit from supportive learning and development
- be supported by a range of active networks including the Indigenous Employee Network, the Celebrating Ability Network, the Women's Network, the Pride Network and the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Network.
To see further information regarding our support for our employees, please see our Workplace Diversity Page.
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