Assistant Director, Financial Reporting (Assets and Capital Works)Full-time TemporaryDetails: The Chief Operating Officer Group is responsible for improving corporate business operations including Governance and Ministerial Services, People and Capability, Safety and Wellbeing, Innovation and Customer Experience, Chief Information Office, Communications and Finance.The Finance Branch sits within the Chief Operating Officer Group and is responsible for facilitating the management of the Directorate's budget and providing financial advice to the Minister, the Executive Leadership Team, Executives and line managers. The Branch plays a key role in developing strategic approaches to improving financial management practices, cost effectiveness and resource allocation across the Directorate and co-ordinating the Directorate's budget and financial processes. The Finance Branch works closely with the Shared Services Centre to provide financial services, accounting and reporting capabilities of the Directorate.The Assets and Capital Works section is responsible for the management of the Directorate's asset register which holds over $13 billion worth of assets. The section also looks after the asset accounting and reporting functions as well as providing advice on asset related issues to stakeholders. The section undertakes internal and external reporting of capital reports to internal and external stakeholders as well as managing capital works appropriation, drawdowns, instrument requests and cash requirements.This position is part of a small and dynamic team reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting (Assets and Capital Works). The position assists with the management of the Directorate's assets as well as with the capital works program. The occupant of the position will have the opportunity to undertake a diverse range of tasks including the maintenance of the Directorate's assets register, assist in monitoring the Directorate's annual capital works program, requesting capital funding through the draw down process and reporting of assets in the Directorate's financial statements.Eligibility/Other Requirements:Previous experience in a finance related role, especially related to assets and capital works.Experience in using Microsoft Office suite applications, with intermediate excel skills and have the ability of performing basic formulas.High level of customer service, with consistently clear oral and written communication skills.High level of organisation skills and ability to work under pressure.Highly Desirable:A degree level qualification (or progression towards) in accounting or relevant experience in a commensurate finance officer role.Membership/progression towards ICAANZ or CPA.Knowledge and experience in the use of ACT Governments financial systems (e.g. Oracle, Web, PMARS, Excel TM1 and APIAS, etc.).Mandatory: This is a temporary position available immediately up until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, responding to the required Selection Criteria in the Position Description, a current curriculum vitae, and contact details of at least two referees, one of which is your current manager.
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