Manager - Financial Accounting (522282)
at Department of Health, Tasmania
The Team:
The Financial Accounting Team is part of the Finance and Business Support Group. The main objective is to ensure that the Department meets all statutory reporting obligations and deadlines. The main output is the annual audited statutory accounts.
The Role:
The Manager - Financial Accounting has overall operational responsibility for ensuring the Agency’s compliance with financial accounting requirements.
Responsible for managing the preparation of the Department’s financial reports and responses to stakeholders, ensuring they are of a high standard and presented on a timely basis.
The lead technical expert on the Department’s compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act 2016 and Treasurer’s Instructions.
A key liaison between stakeholders and the Information Technology Unit which manages the Department’s TechnologyOne ERP system.
Responsible for the maintenance and continual improvement of the Department’s Finance Manual.
You will need to:
Demonstrated expertise in preparing financial statements within a large and complex organisation.
Experience in monitoring and maintaining the financial integrity of a complex Financial Management system.
Excellent communication and analytical skills to understand financial reporting needs of stakeholders and propose solutions complying with Australian Accounting Standards.
Manage the preparation of high level strategic advice and support in the area of financial accounting.
Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate policies, procedures, quality assurance measures, benchmarks and reporting frameworks to ensure a high level of client/stakeholder service and satisfaction.
Manage the preparation of the Agency’s financial statements in accordance with Treasury’s model financial statements and Australian Accounting Standards.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight. Commencing as soon as possible. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary:
$139,470 to $148,863 per annum. Employer superannuation contribution of 12 percent on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Relevant tertiary qualifications, together with membership of, or eligibility for membership of, either CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or the Institute of Public Accountants.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
How to apply:
Apply Online. Click the “Apply” button on this screen to ensure that significant questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information:
Contact Glenn McMahon, Manager Financial Accounting, 03 6166 3858, glenn.mcmahon@health.tas.gov.au.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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