Senior Management Accountant (VCAT)

Job Description

• Join VCAT in an exciting period of change and transformation - make your mark with this role!• Enjoy being a part of the broader CSV Corporate finance team with many finance peers• You are a curious management accountant who enjoys engaging stakeholders to understand operations and what the numbers mean - experienced in budget setting and financial analysis in a complex and/or changing environment. Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'. Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly. Finance Services supports the core financial management and analysis functions of the courts and tribunals, ensuring Courts Group adheres to the Victorian Government's financial management and accountability framework for the proper use of public resources. About the Role The Senior Management Accountant is a key role in supporting the Strategic Finance Manager. The Senior Management Accountant is responsible for analysing the financial performance and position of CSV or the relevant jurisdiction, budget preparation and monitoring, and assisting with business case development and assessment. Key Accountabilities include: Analysis of performance and robust month end processes to ensure the reliability of finance data. Preparation of accurate, relevant, and timely month end reports for various stakeholders. Oversee the preparation of the published budget for specific areas, especially in relation to internal and external policy driven change and undertake detailed budget analysis for reporting purposes to senior management. Contribute to the development and implementation of a continuous budget management improvement program. Provides authoritative advice on complex and sensitive budget and capitalisation related matters to internal stakeholders and jurisdiction staff. Identifies critical issues which affect service delivery and pose potential risks to budget outcomes and recommend options for the resolution of budgetary constraints or pressures. Delivery of business case activities including planning, guidelines, advice, assessment, financial data compilation and presentation to Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) requirements and timelines, liaison with key stakeholders. Co-ordination and production of financial reporting requirements for Public Accounts and Estimates Committee and other external reporting requirements as required. Provide advice on key financial policy changes including changes to accounting standards and monitor the impacts to the financial position of CSV. About You Demonstrated experience as a management accountant in a diverse and complex environment. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present complex financial issues to non-finance stakeholders. Proven experience in the preparation and analysis of budgets, preferably in a public sector setting. Thorough understanding of public sector accounting, capital budgeting, performance measurement and reporting; capital costing and asset investment analysis; and the provisions of the Finance Management Act 1994 and associated policies, practices, and procedures. Proven experience in the preparation or independent review of business cases/resourcing submissions for government deliberation. Competent user of relevant financial systems (e.g., Oracle Financials, Budget Management and Reporting System (BMRS), Business Intelligence, SRIMS, etc.). How to Apply Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application: resume Other Information CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak with a People Services Advisor. Tracey Archer | #J-18808-Ljbffr