Coordinator Accounting Operations (350265)

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73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

• Manage the Accounts team within the Finance Branch to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all accounts payable and receivable transactions, contributing to reliable financial management reporting.
• Manage the integrity of data in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers in the financial management information system, including regular reconciliations and undertaking quality assurance.
• Ensure financial and transactional processes and policies comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including development of recommendations to the Director and implementation of new policies and procedures to ensure sound financial control.
• Manage taxation, compliance and advice, in regard to the Goods and Services Tax, including advice, analysis and solutions to complex GST matters.
• Manage the Department’s banking activities, including the relationship with the service provider, processing of payments and receipts and reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Manage the integration of financial and transactional processing practices of Divisions, including coordination of changes arising from Departmental restructuring and provision of authoritative advice to Divisions.
• Coordinate processes within relevant financial management information systems to ensure effective day-to-day support for accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Establish and develop relationships with stakeholders, ensuring that a high level of customer service is achieved, and the provision of high-level accounting and financial advice and assistance to Department managers and staff.
• Provide financial and system training for staff within the Finance Branch and officers performing outsourced financial activities.
• Ensure all fees calculated using the Fee Units Act 1997 are correctly calculated and published.
• Lead and manage change in respect of the development, review and improvement of transaction processing systems and the development and implementation of new financial policies, practices and procedures.
• Undertake corporate or other projects with financial management implications and other duties as assigned by the Director Finance.

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

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Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4***.

Name: Gavin Wailes
Position: Director Finance
Phone: (03) 6165 4***

(03) 6165 7***