Senior Financial Accountant

Description:

Ongoing/Full-Time
VPSG5 - $109,730 - $132,764
The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Corporate Services Division in the Finance and Business Performance Unit for an ongoing position.
* Salary: $109,730 to $132,764 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)
* Ongoing role
* Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions maybe/are available)
* Usual work location: East Melbourne
Role purpose
The Senior Financial Accountant serves a critical role within the Finance Team, collaborating closely with the Chief Finance Officer to offer expert financial guidance to senior managers and stakeholders. Acting as a liaison with divisional executives, this position involves gaining an extensive understanding of each division's financial status and resource requirements.
The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for:
* Supervising day-to-day operational tasks of the finance team
* Providing a range of financial and accounting services, including taxation, banking, cash management, debtor management, and fund disbursement
* Providing monthly variance commentary
* Establishing and maintaining financial and accounting policies and controls
* Providing financial advisory support to management and business units
* Generating management reports to ensure robust financial practices
* Managing and upkeeping VCAA accounting and financial systems
* Compiling annual statutory financial statements
* Ensuring compliance with the Financial Management Act 1994, Standing Directions, Financial Reporting Directions, and Australian Accounting Standards.
The Senior Finance Advisor leads financial projects and areas of work. The incumbent will facilitate sound financial decision-making, regulation compliance, and achieve the strategic financial goals of the department or entity/group. They will possess a high level of analytical acumen, precision, and a thorough understanding of financial operations.
Attributes
* You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
* Your passion for teamwork, people and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity, while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.
* You are a highly organised and professional person, capable of managing projects with numerous contributors and stakeholders for demanding clients to firm deadlines and budget constraints.
* Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful survey, data, reporting and improvement projects.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent. CPA or equivalent.
Essential : Membership CPA Australia, ICAA or equivalent
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Nataliya Mohylova via 7022 0175 or nataliya.Mohylova@education.vic.gov.au
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 1st April 2025