Apply now Job no: 503371
Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: Catholic Education Office
Categories: Finance
Location: Manuka, Canberra, ACT
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range:$155,907 to $168,549 plus superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Monday 1 July 2024
About Us Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).
The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of Schools and ELCs. These Service Areas include; Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology and People and Culture.
CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About the Role As the Financial Compliance Manager for CE, you will lead part of the Financial Control team in meeting its statutory reporting, tax and public funding compliance requirements.
The role of the Financial Compliance Manager is to ensure CE's ongoing compliance with regulatory external agencies including to GST, FBT, ABS surveys, and related party transaction assessments and registers. The function is responsible for documenting, testing, and maintaining the finance risk/control framework in order to provide recommendations for better control management. Using best practice methodologies, the Financial Compliance Manager will drive positive change, improving organisational financial compliance and mitigate potential financial risks.
Benefits and Opportunities Positive and collaborative workplace culture Permanent contract Attractive remuneration package Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) Support for professional development and study opportunities Key Responsibilities Preparation of Department of Education's Financial Questionnaire. Review of the BAS monthly for the system and other entities. Preparation of FBT on an annual basis for the system and other entities. Ensuring compliance with ABS reporting. Assessing related party transactions for RMV purposes. Maintaining related party registers for the system and other entities. Assist in the preparation of statutory reporting. Providing subject matter expertise to team members on tax, compliance or regulatory issues and matters. Assisting project ledger maintenance ensuring data integrity and monitoring for compliance. Managing the preparation of capital project grants acquittal. Accounting duties including month-end, processing journals, generating system reports, calculating, and posting of accruals, provisions, and adjustments. Production of input for accurate and timely monthly and annual statutory and regulatory reporting. Assisting the operating effectiveness of key financial controls and assisting in the completion of the annual external audit. Maintain accounting documents and records, ensuring all files are up to date. Support the wider Finance Control Team related ad-hoc tasks as requested. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in Accounting/Business. CPA or CA qualified Minimum of 5 years' experience across similar Finance roles. Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration or willingness to obtain. Experienced in TechOne/CiA Financial Management System is desirable. Current Driver's License Selection Criteria Professional experience and working knowledge with computer software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) and electronic document applications. A focus on detail and a willingness to be responsible for their work. Effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Written and verbal communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively both within and across teams. Excellent time management capabilities. Compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. Experience in preparation of BAS, FBT, ABS Submissions, related party registers and annual financial reporting. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the criteria and skill set required. Other Eligibility Criteria You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. Application Process Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Skills, Attributes and Experience section in the position description and a current resume.
For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn please visit the website and position description.
Advertised: 28 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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