Team Leader, Systems Accounting Reporting And Analysis

Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 583261
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Team Leader, Systems Accounting Reporting and Analysis, leads a small team in providing information systems and service that support the government’s consolidated whole of government reporting obligations including the state budget, SA Government Consolidated Financial Statements and Australian Bureau of Statistics quarterly and annual reporting. This includes managing the Hyperion Financial Management system and related systems, providing support, training and advice to users, developing reports and associated procedures, and providing advice in regards to future developments and continuous improvement. 

The Team Leader, Systems Accounting Reporting & Analysis, reports to the Director, Financial Services in the Accounting and Financial Services Branch and works closely with other senior officers of the South Australian public sector agencies and liaises with external organisations.

As the Team Leader you will lead and manage the strategic delivery by:

Financial systems that support whole of government budgeting and reporting are effectively implemented and maintained by:

• Collaborating with users both in identifying user needs and in providing advice and assistance in use of the systems and associated procedures
• Overseeing development and production of financial reports that assist with the development, reconciliation and Analysis of SA Government Consolidated Financial Statements
• Project management of development, enhancement and/or testing of financial systems
• Development of business cases, specifications and associated procurement and contract documents as required
• Liaison with ICT service providers and collaboration to identify solutions for non-standard operations and issues.

Contribute to Branch capability in consolidated financial accounting and systems by:

• Providing expert advice on potential solutions to practical accounting and financial system problems
• Undertaking and guiding others in complex analysis on whole of government consolidation and elimination methodologies
• Overseeing or presenting training as required.

Provide effective leadership to the Systems Accounting Reporting and Analysis team.

Contribute to strategic directions and decision making in relation to use of financial management information systems including:

• Promoting continuous improvement
• Identifying and researching new product developments
• Risk assessment in relation to changes in suppliers and operating platforms
• Contribute to the identification and achievement of Department and Branch objectives by contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of the Corporate Plan and Branch plans.
• Contribute to the promotion and implementation of Public Sector Principles and Practices and in particular Equal Opportunity, Work Health and Safety by adhering to the provisions of various Acts and associated legislation.

Special Conditions

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in the Departmental Performance Management Program.
• The incumbent may be required to be assigned to other positions at the same remuneration level across the department.

Requirements

Relevant Accounting, business or information systems tertiary qualifications or other relevant degree (minimum of a Bachelor’s degree level qualification)

Remuneration
ASO8 ($119,317 - $123,822)

Enquiries to

Paul Williams
Director, Financial Services Branch
**************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online via I Work For SA by clicking 'Apply' and following the instructions. Applicants to submit a covering letter (maximum of two pages) relevant to the Role Description together with a current resume. Applications should include the name, email address and contact number of three current referees.

The Department of Treasury and Finance actively promote flexible working arrangements, and is committed to having at least 50% of interviewees for each role being women. At DTF we value and encourage diversity within our workforce, to help us reflect the community we serve.

Applications close: 31/03/2024 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Team Leader ASO8 Systems Accounting Reporting and Analysis (A2054647).pdf
- rec09-pre-employment-declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.