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The Assistant Director - Financial Reporting will provide financial accounting services and advice on all aspects of financial statements, taxation, asset management, accounting policies, procedures, accounting standards, budgets, investment and treasury management, external financial reporting and month-end processes. The role provides technical accounting advice and support to Agency’s employees on financial policy, processes, systems and issues while promoting and managing complex relationships with internal and external clients, stakeholders and service providers. The role is responsible for researching, analysing, reviewing and evaluating accounting issues, implementing policies, procedures and processes, while presenting a passion for initiating continuous improvement and driving change. The Assistant Director - Financial Reporting will have high level leadership capabilities and superior management skills that demonstrate an ability to achieve organisational objectives through successful planning. They will also possess a high level of accounting skills, knowledge and experience in addition to participating, contributing and collaborating within teams. They will manage, mentor and evaluate team and individual performance and provide regular feedback to team members.
Job Responsibility:
Manage financial accounting responsibilities including internal and external reporting, financial statements and fixed assets
Manage investment and treasury functions
Manage taxation responsibilities including GST and Fringe Benefits Tax
Provide expert technical accounting advice on accounting standards, policy, legislation, and systems and processes related to the above
Research and analyse a range of complex accounting issues and develop, review, evaluate and implement policies, procedures and processes
Provide input and assistance for monthly Executive Management Financial reports and variance analysis for the Executive
Prepare working papers and information relating to non-financial assets for budget purpose
Provide input into strategic plans and undertake operational business planning
Promote and manage relationships with internal and external clients, stakeholders and service providers
Provide proactive leadership and manage employees in day-to-day activities financial accounting requirements including developing, coaching and mentoring employees and building commitment to shared goals
Be a lead facilitator for issues regarding financial policy, processes, financial statements, accounting standards, investment management and systems
The role has responsibility for undertaking research and financial analysis to support the objectives of Comcare and the Business Groups
The role provides support to the CFO in undertaking projects in relation to technical accounting and taxation issues
Other duties as required
Requirements:
Critical thinking and analytical skills related to financial management, including research, analysis and report writing
Stakeholder management and engagement skills
Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Australian Government Financial Framework and taxation matters
Demonstrated experience in leading financial statements and interim and year-end audit processes, taxation, treasury management and financial operations
Demonstrated experience in investment and treasury management
High level financial modelling skills including creating and maintaining financial reports from Financial Management Information Systems, particularly XLOne
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field e.g., commerce, accounting, statistics, business informatics etc.
CPA and/or CA
Baseline
Candidates must be Australian citizens and a hold a minimum of baseline security clearance to be eligible to apply
5 years experience
Relevant field in commerce, accounting, statistics or business informatics
CPA and/or CA
What we offer:
Access to benefits platforms with discounts at major retailers
Weekly pay runs
Exclusive access to roles before they go to market
Employee assistance programme, including counselling services