AddressAre you looking for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?
We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
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About the Role
A fixed term contract opportunity is currently available within the CFA finance function. This autonomous role will be suitable for an experienced finance professional with an audit background or a financial analyst seeking exposure to a government agency in the emergency services sector.
This hands-on role will require sound judgement to achieve set outcomes due to year-end Financial Reporting requirements, to prepare for the year-end Victorian Auditor-General Office (VAGO) audit, Department of Treasury & Finance Reporting and Annual Financial Statements reporting.
As a primary support to the Financial Reporting Manager for financial analysis and reporting, you will have responsibility for leading and managing financial accounting and reporting processes and ensuring compliance with the CFA financial management and operation policies, Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and Financial Reporting Directions (FRD). The successful candidate will be required to commence on a fixed term basis from mid-June 2024 through to mid-October 2024.
Please note applications will be reviewed daily and you may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be tertiary qualified in accounting with full CPA/CA membership. Essential to this role is your expertise preparing financial reports and statements and your understanding of financial audit and assurance concepts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, stakeholder management and ability to translate complex material into meaningful information will be important to your success.
Furthermore, experience with Australian government entities and SAP will be highly regarded.
Why choose CFA
- Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
- Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
- Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
- Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
- Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
- Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Your Application
Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.
When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
- Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59pm 13 May 2024.
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email ***********@cfa.vic.gov.au
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