Manager Financial Accounting and Operations

The Manager, Financial Accounting and Operations will:
* Manage the operations of the finance team and ensure that QCS meets all of its statutory obligations in relation to external financial reporting and financial administration (including all timelines and audit requirements)
* Manage the fixed asset register including periodic revaluations, useful life review, physical asset verifications, depreciation, impairment, write offs and statutory reporting of QCS's $3 billion worth of assets.
* Lead activities and provide advice on contemporary financial management issues to ensure the accountabilities established under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 are satisfied.
* Monitor developments in Australian Accounting Standards, Interpretations and Exposure Drafts as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and provide accounting technical advice on the impact of accounting legislative changes.
* Maintain the department's Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM) and other financial administration reference material including the delegations framework which provide direction and guidance to staff in relation to financial management and administration policies, practices, and procedures.
* Manage and monitor financial reporting to meet Queensland Treasury's TRIDATA actuals reporting requirements.
* Monitor operational accounting services provided by the department's shared services provider ensuring quality services are delivered including management and timely resolution of identified issues.
* Oversee the provision of the prisoner trust accounting system to deliver integrated services within the correctional centres. The system incorporates prisoner trust accounts, canteen/inventory management and system security.
* Maintain knowledge and understanding of the Financial Reporting Requirements and Accounting Policy Guidelines issued by Queensland Treasury including liaising with Queensland Audit Office to ensure that external financial reporting and administration policies, practices and procedures are current, consistent, appropriate, and meet best practice.
* Relieve in and proxy for the Director, Financial Accounting & Operations Group as required including representing the department in external forums and engagements with central agencies.
* Lead the planning, coordination, and timely delivery of the department's financial reporting obligations through partnering with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Maintain an awareness of the Government's financial management framework and provide advice and recommendations when required.
* Develop and maintain constructive, collaborative working partnerships and relationships with clients and stakeholders in order to identify, mitigate and manage financial risks.
* Participate in the delivery of relevant internal projects and initiatives and help develop reports as required and foster continuous innovation and improvement in the development of financial services and business systems.
* Lead, mentor and manage a team in the delivery of financial management services and advice to clients and stakeholders ensuring appropriate training and support.
* Actively participate in the QCS's Development & Expectations Agreement (DEA) and individual development planning processes.
* Other duties as directed and required.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.