Assistant Manager Statutory And Financial Reporting

• Utilise your Accounting expertise to provide support and advice to the Finance and Procurement branch
• An Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 5: $106,534 - $128,897 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:The Finance and Procurement business unit provides department-wide financial, procurement and workplace services through strategic leadership and setting the direction, policy, and processes, and partnering with the department to build capability.About the Role:The Assistant Manager, Statutory and Financial Reporting is responsible for assisting with the preparation of the department's Annual Financial Statements and managing a range of financial accounting functions.Some of your duties will include:

• Planning, coordinating and assisting in managing the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, mid- year and annual Statutory and Financial Reporting, including the Annual Financial Report, for the department and other entities as required in accordance with statutory guidelines, current accounting standards and the Financial Reporting directions
• Assisting in managing month-end, quarter-end, mid-year and year-end accounting processes including accruals, leave provisioning and revenue allocation ensuring quality assurance and adherence to whole of government business rules and initiative necessary reporting and action on liability management issues
• Originating and implementing ongoing improvement to the department's accrual accounting practices and support Business Units with expertise in the use of reporting tools and Financial accounting methods.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About You:As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Expert knowledge of the Australian and International Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act 1994, Regulations and Directions
• Thorough understanding of public sector financial management, accrual accounting, balance sheet management and the associated policies, practices and procedures
• A wealth of experience working in financial management within the Victorian Government Environment.

Consideration will be given to higher levels within the band depending on the demonstration of skills and capability to perform the roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Manager positionQualifications/Requirements:An appropriate tertiary qualification with a major in Accounting and eligibility for member of CPA or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.How to Apply:Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

• For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
• For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

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