AddressTHIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 26 JUNE 2024
Job Description
The Management Accountant assists in the development and implementation of the budget framework and management accounting services in accordance with government policy, legislation and accounting standards and proactively engages with the business units in providing financial analysis and high-level specialist advice in relation to budgeting and resource allocation to support the business. The position ensures the accurate monitoring and reporting of financial and operational performance.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. Desirable criteria will be assessed as required.
Essential
Demonstrated experience in the preparation of internal and external reporting including monthly and annual financial statements, management accounts, Board reporting and State government (SIMS).
Demonstrated experience in the State Government budget process as well the development of internal budgets.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, contemporary accounting practices, systems and standards.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills, including computer literacy and advanced user skills in Excel.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to create positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility for membership to an Australian professional accounting body.
Desirable
Demonstrated experience in Activity Based Costing analysis and reporting within a Microsoft Power Query environment.
- Behaviour that reflects Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Lyn Cassettai on (08) 9432 9***, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
A written response addressing the above seven (7) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.
Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
