Business Systems Accountant

• Manage the admin of the Common Reporting Platform (CRP) and partner with technical expertise from IT Partners to conduct system roll-overs, enhancement and testing.
• Manage the admin of the department’s budget system including configuration and design changes, loading data, system validation, extract of financial data and the maintenance of financial hierarchies.
• Analyse financial datasets and apply data modelling techniques to interpret data structures.

Just imagine what you could achieve with usJob details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Accounting and Finance
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/562512/24
Closing date 23-May-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Tristan Smith
Contact details Phone: (07) 3087 8432
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• Manage the administration of the Common Reporting Platform (CRP) and partner with technical expertise from Information Technology Partners to conduct system roll-overs, enhancement and testing. The CRP is an SQL database which is used for the departments financial performance reporting.
• Manage the administration of the department's budget system including configuration and design changes, loading data, system validation, extract of financial data and the maintenance of financial hierarchies.
• Apply business acumen and knowledge of financial management processes to develop functional specifications, document business requirements, test plans and business processes.
• Provide expert advice on the use of technology to automate financial processes, perform reconciliations and improve integration across financial systems including SAP ECC6, CRP, the budget system and Power BI.
• Liaise with stakeholders and information technology providers to optimally design and configure systems that meet the departments requirements and provide a smooth transition to new or enhanced financial systems.
• Lead the development of new smart-form payment processes connecting Business Systems with the departments financial systems using the Finance Hub application.
• Build partnerships with the department's business groups and finance network to strengthen relationships and increase our ability to influence, develop solutions and deliver outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations on a range of complex financial and system issues, that solves immediate and emerging client needs.
• Analyse financial datasets and apply data modelling techniques to interpret data structures, build relationships and develop financial reports.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to team members.

What will you bring (qualifications/registrations/experience):

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical proficiency in excel and business intelligence tools.
• Experience with financial management systems.
• An accounting qualification.
• Experience with Power Apps.
• All employees are expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the leadership competencies of an individual contributor, as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.

Why join the department (benefits): The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth, and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:

• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our employee assistance program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

Join us and help govern corporate initiatives across our five business groups.Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.