Manager Financial Accounting

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

The Manager Financial Accounting is a key role at the Department of Treasury, responsible for leading and delivering the financial operations, information, and reporting for the Treasury Operations division.

About us

At WA Treasury, we are at the center of Government decision-making. Our people make a real difference, working towards a common goal of economic, social and environmental sustainability for Western Australia.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity, we do work that is meaningful and rewarding. We are a diverse and inclusive agency where our people are supported to grow and thrive, with workplace flexibility to help us be at our best.

The work area

This role sits within the Financial Policy and Operations Directorate which is part of the Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer business unit. 

The role of the Financial Policy and Operations Directorate is to:

• manage, administer and provide advice on whole of government treasury operations, including cash flow management and liquidity, investment of the Public Bank Account, Consolidated Account Debt management; and
• provide advice in relation to the development, review, interpretation and application of the State’s financial management and accountability framework which includes the Financial Management Act 2006.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about numbers and having an important role? We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced accountant to join us and make a difference for Western Australia.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain the central accounts of the Western Australian State Government in accordance with financial management legislation and the Treasurer’s Instructions;
• Produce quarterly and annual financial statements of Treasury Administered and Finance Administered; and
• Lead, manage and develop staff to build the branch’s capability for efficient and effective delivery of financial management operations, information and reporting.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role please contact Pauline Burton by emailing **************@treasury.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 6551 2***. 

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How to apply

1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and Treasury Capability Framework attached.
2. Click the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the bottom of this page or at jobs.wa.gov.au.
3. Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):

• a comprehensive CV (in Word or PDF) tailored to this opportunity and providing the panel with an overview of your skills and experience relevant to this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables;
• a maximum two-page written cover letter highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and Treasury’s Capability Framework.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application as we are unable to consider late or incomplete applications. For information about the process or lodging your application online, please contact ***********@treasury.wa.gov.au.

Subsequent vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury, and the wider public sector, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.