Team Leader Financial Operations

Classification: ASO5
Salary Range: $84,522- $94,003
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time 
Number of Positions Available:  
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Thursday 16 February 2024

About the Opportunity

Consumer and Business Services is seeking an experienced Team Leader to lead delivery of the day-to-day Financial Operations of one of the most diverse state government organisations in South Australia. 

This is a newly created role in an established, experienced and supportive team. The Team Leader, Financial Operations is responsible for overseeing and undertaking the daily operations of the team to ensure that CBS' financial controls are completed accurately, within agreed timeframes and in accordance with policies and procedures. 

The Team Leader is also expected to take a lead role in stakeholder engagement to identify and implement business process improvements or projects which streamline CBS' Financial Operations. 

The Team Leader, Financial Operations reports to the Manager Finance and Compliance and supports them in undertaking and delivering projects, budgets, budget plans, forecasts, audit and risk management, contract management and procurement functions. The Team Leader will also have responsibility for the people management functions of two staff members. 

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Demonstrated experience supervising a team to deliver complex financial reconciliations and audits within fixed timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience delivering financial functions including account management, reconciliations, budget analysis, financial reporting, modelling and trend analysis.
• Proven high level interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate finance related concepts and proposals to non-finance staff and stakeholders.
• Extensive experience using complex spreadsheets, computerised accounting systems, and preferably business analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Tertiary Qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance or relevant field (Desirable).

  About the Business

The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) provides a range of legal, regulatory and other services for the government and people of South Australia. Employing around 1500 staff, AGD promotes justice by protecting people’s rights, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focussed and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.

CBS constitutes a large part of South Australia’s business/consumer regulatory system and is the regulator for many businesses and professions.

CBS’ strategic goals are to:

Deliver effective regulation – by ensuring fair markets, safe products and empowered consumers.

Look after each other – fostering an engaging, positive and healthy work environment.

Look after our customers – ensuring an informative, consistent and responsive service.

Find better ways of working – through improved services and information.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Consumer and Business Services, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/.

The Corporate Services Branch of CBS provides essential corporate support to the operations of agency. The branch is responsible for delivering Human Resources, Finance, Auditing, Compliance, Procurement, Facilities, Security and Records Management functionality across CBS. The branch also works closely with other areas of AGD.

The Team Leader, Financial Operations operates within a complex, sensitive and changing environment and is required to exercise a moderate level of judgement and decision making under limited direction.

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD. 

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Arjun Shirole, Manager Finance & Governance, CBS on 08 7424 64***or *************@sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. 

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.