AddressRIC (Regional Investment Corporation) is a Federal Government-backed specialist finance provider for farmers and farm-related small businesses. Our loan programs encourage growth, investment and resilience in Australia’s regional communities.
Your future at the RIC:
As the Finance Manager you will lead a small team responsible for managing RIC’s finance functions.
What you will do:
- preparing financial statements and budget documents i.e. Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES)
- co-ordinating and managing the annual financial statements audit with the ANAO
- participating in other internal and external audits that touch on financial aspects of RIC
- managing RIC’s FMIS (Technology One), ensuring that Technology One meets the security requirements of RIC. That the FMIS is fit for purpose i.e. able to meet all government reporting requirements
- Developing and managing a high level of stakeholder relationships both internally and externally, particularly with RIC’s financial relationship with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
- overseeing/preparing taxation returns (including Business Activity Statements, FBT, PAYG and TPAR) and providing advice on tax issues as they arise
- providing advice on procurement activity - consistent with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules
- Manage RIC’s backend loan management system (Finacle) and its interaction with the loan accounts
- contributing to the development and implementation of strategic and operational plan
- providing financial advice, including advice to the Executive and Board
- Managing, co-ordinating and monitoring the work activities, priorities and outcomes of the Finance Officers
- Building the capability of the finance officers through coaching, mentoring, providing performance feedback, conflict resolution and encouraging career development providing technical advice, guidance, support and mentoring
You’ll be proud of:
- Working for an organisation that helps to build a stronger Australia through thriving regions
- Joining a workplace that is bold and acts with purpose, is down to earth, and embraces difference and acts as one.
- Contributing towards improved capabilities that meet the emerging needs of the business
- Discover why the RIC is a great place to work at ric.gov.au/careers
Is this job for you?
- Located in Orange, NSW with flexible work options considered
- Generous employment conditions such as paid Christmas shutdown leave, salary sacrifice options, health & fitness reimbursement and more!
- Salary range $124,158 - $146,068 per annum + superannuation
- To deliver a first-class customer experience, you will have a high-level understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and experience in:
- Australian Government financial and Budget process, procedures and legislation
- Australian Government procurement processes
- Supervising staff providing technical expertise in all areas of financial management
- Relevant financial/accounting tertiary qualifications
- CPA/CA qualifications desirable
Please see attached position description for full selection criteria
How to apply:
- Apply by submitting a current resume/CV
- Attach a statement of no more than 750 words aligning your skills and experience to the job and the capabilities required to perform it
- Applications close Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 11pm
Keen to learn more:
- Visit https://www.ric.gov.au/jobs to learn more about the RIC and view the position description
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including a National Police History Check and must have the right to work in Australia
- Reach out to Olivia Meli, Human Resources Officer at ***********@ric.gov.au
RIC has the right to interview for this position prior to the closing date.
RIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, safe, and flexible workplace that values differences, supports inclusiveness and encourages all employees regardless of gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or caring responsibilities, to achieve their potential. You must have a Permanent Right to Work in Australia to apply for this position.
Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
