Financial Accounting Talent Register
The Department of Communities brings together essential services and functions that enable individual, family, and community wellbeing.
Bolster your professional development and experience in finance by joining our team.
The directorate's financial accounting teams deliver a range of services including:
* Recording, summarizing, and reporting the financial transactions of the agency.
* Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements.
* Ensure the accuracy and compliance to accounting standards and regulations.
* Analyze financial data, manage ledgers, and provide insights into performance supporting leaders with informed decision-making.
* Manage accounts payable, accounting receivable, purchasing card, and banking functions.
The Opportunities
Level 3 Accounts Officer Organizes and processes accounts payable transactions, performs cheque management, and bank transaction functions. Reconciles and processes payroll deductions and supports the accounts receivable operations. Also manages the debt recovery process, develops effective liaison with creditors, and works collaboratively with other Accounts Payable staff to ensure integrated service provision.
Level 4 Senior Finance Officer ensures timely and efficient delivery of Financial Accounting and Reporting services in relation to asset accounting, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliation activities. Ensures Statutory Reporting obligations in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 and Treasurer's Instructions, while maintaining the quality, reliability, and data integrity of the Department's Financial information.
Level 5 Financial Accountant oversees internal and external Financial Reporting Obligations and Tax Obligations. Develops and maintains relevant financial and accounting policies, guidelines, and procedures. Works collaboratively as a team member to ensure the objectives of the Financial Accounting Section are achieved.
Level 6 Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for the coordination and preparation of monthly reporting, annual financial statements, review of monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and develops policies consistent with whole-of-government policies and relevant accounting standards and legislation.
What is the Talent Register?
The Accounting Operations Talent Register is an online portal allowing registration of interest for full-time and part-time opportunities that meet specific criteria:
* Fixed term/secondment opportunity for up to twelve (12) months.
* Transfer at level for existing permanent public sector employees.
The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises suitable to their skills and experience.
Benefits
* Employer contributions of 12% to superannuation.
* Access to flexible working options.
* 20 working days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time).
* Up to 15 days of personal leave (pro-rata for part-time).
* Up to 3 additional public sector holidays per year (subject to eligibility).
* Access to mentoring programs.
* Access to the Fitness passport program.
* Free access to an employee assistance program for you and your family.
* 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave.
* 5 days bereavement leave.
Flexible Working Arrangements
* Flexi and banked leave.
* Working from home.
* 9-day fortnight.
* Flexibility in start and finish times.
We value diversity and believe varied viewpoints contribute to exceptional services every day. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally diverse backgrounds, women, and youth.
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