Senior Asset Accountant

Job Description

Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/20006928C Occupation: Accounting Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 The Financial Services Division is responsible for designing and implementing financial management principles, processes, and systems to ensure that managers have the necessary support to execute their financial management responsibilities. The Division establishes the appropriate financial management and assurance environment within the Departments corporate, schools, groups, regions, and statutory authorities. Infrastructure Budget and Accounting Branch - Accounting and Reporting team (Fixed Assets) As part of the Infrastructure Budget and Accounting Branch, the Accounting and Reporting (Fixed Assets) team develops, maintains, and continuously improves financial reporting processes which allow school asset managers to make effective decisions in the financial management of school assets. About the Senior Asset Accountant The role is responsible for developing accounting business processes for assets to ensure ongoing compliance with best practices and accounting standards. Working as part of a team, this is a dynamic role focusing on the full end-to-end asset life cycle accounting function with a desire to identify process improvement opportunities. Key accountabilities include: Provide expert advice on asset accounting and financial management to enable effective decision-making and achievement of outcomes. Produce high-quality briefings and reports to enable effective decision-making. Ensure that processes for the management of financial and asset information are aligned to best practices, accounting standards, the Financial Management Act, and financial reporting directions. Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure ongoing compliance with standards and consistency and excellence of output. Maintain the fixed asset register and perform end-to-end fixed asset accounting functions (additions, disposals, depreciation, capitalisation, impairment assessment, reconciliation, etc.). Facilitate cyclical asset revaluations. Lead projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes related to asset accounting and financial management. Develop financial policies, processes, and procedures to support reviews, financial analysis, financial management, and reporting. Drive development of financial system functionality to facilitate asset accounting processes. Assist with the development of financial statements and audit submissions, briefings, and reports. Attributes The ideal candidate will have the following capabilities and qualities: Specialist Expertise for Finance A sound understanding of asset accounting principles and standards as applied in the government sector. Planning and Organising Establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress. Identifies processes, tasks, and resources required to achieve a goal. Recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them. Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required. Problem Solving Analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from available information. Identifies and proposes workable solutions to problems. Implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness, and adjusts actions as required. Liaises with stakeholders. Constructively deals with service issues in a timely manner. Identifies and responds to clients' underlying needs. Looks beyond the obvious to provide outstanding levels of service. Uses understanding of the client or stakeholder's organisational context to tailor services and ensure a high-quality response. Edits written communications to ensure they contain the necessary information to achieve their purpose. Ensures appropriate style and formats are used. Prepares complex briefs, letters, emails, and reports using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Membership to CPA or CA is desirable. How to Apply Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (within two pages). Further Information For more details regarding this position, please see the attached position description for the capabilities to address in your 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 . For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Allan Choong - Manager, Accounting and Reporting (Fixed Assets) via (03) 9057 4468 or . 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. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59 pm on Tuesday 4 February 2025 . To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Education job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr