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Assistant Director, Asset and Financial Reporting
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: To be a strong contender for this role, you will be a skilful communicator with a strong record in financial analysis, reporting and asset accounting. You will have the capacity to communicate with influence.
An ability to impart the vision of Strategic Finance and develop and maintain cohesion and productivity will be highly regarded.
The Position: Manages the Directorate's asset accounting activities including coordination of an annual revaluation program for property, plant and equipment and biological assets. This also includes managing the addition, disposal and depreciation of the Directorate's property, plant and equipment within the Directorate's fixed asset register and conducts monthly reconciliations across multiple systems to ensure general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with relevant Accounting Standards.Works with stakeholders to assist in the co-ordination of the Directorate's capital works reporting framework.Assists in the management of the financial reporting activities of the Directorate, including cash management and forecasting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and salary reporting.Assists in the management of the monthly financial reporting process, including monthly reconciliations, Balance Sheet reports to management and submissions to ACT Treasury.Assists in the management of the annual financial statements process, including preparation of reconciliations, collection of data from internal and external stakeholders and managing the external audit.Assists in the development of quality assurance frameworks and policies relevant to the operations of the financial reporting team and in adherence to relevant accounting standards.Assists in the development and maintenance of complex financial reporting reconciliations and reports.Contributes to delivery of the day-to-day activities of the Strategic Finance team with a view to delivering the unit's common business goals and objectives.Maintains records in accordance with the Territory Records Act 2002.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related field and CA/CPA qualification or progress toward same is highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 01 November 2024 until 30 April 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
How to Apply: Please provide a two-page pitch, outlining your suitability for the role and claims against the Selection Criteria, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.
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