Principal Finance Officer - Financial Performance ReportingEducation (Organisation site)Financial Strategy and Advice - Finance, Procurement and Facilities DivisionFinancial Performance Reporting is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Financial Performance and Asset Accounting team. This position is offered on a permanent full-time basis unless otherwise determined.The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realizes the potential of every student.About the Role:As the Principal Finance Officer you will:Contribute strategically and operationally to building sound business practices and relations with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.Lead a financial accounting and reporting team in all activities.Responsibilities include:Contribute to the preparation of the department's general purpose and specific purpose financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, relevant financial management legislation, and Queensland Treasury and departmental guidelines.Manage the preparation of reconciliations, corrective journals, and working papers to ensure the integrity of the department's general ledger and budget development systems.Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies, systems, practices, and procedures that improve financial accounting and management practices within the department.Provide value-adding analysis, and professional and authoritative advice to the Manager, senior management, business units, clients, and customers including identification of issues and concerns, and options for improvement.Assist in the development of plans, budgets, and key performance indicators, and measure and monitor performance to achieve agreed outcomes.Identify departmental training needs in financial accounting and management, and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and training programs to meet these needs.Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement, maintain, and review programs, systems, policies, and procedures to support finance functions across the department.Assist the Manager to foster a challenging, equitable, ethical, and safe work environment which encourages commitment, skills development, professional growth, and continuous improvement for staff.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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