Senior Analyst, Accounting Policy
1 week ago
Job posted: 23/05/2024 Organisation: Department of Treasury and
Finance Occupation:
Analyst Reference:
VG/ Ongoing opportunity in the Financial Reporting Group About us The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies.
We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.The Financial Reporting Group has two distinct teams – Consolidated Reporting & Analysis and Accounting Policy.
The Consolidated Reporting & Analysis team plays a lead role in all whole of state budget and actuals financial publications.
The Accounting Policy team (the team for which this recruitment is undertaken):provides expert accounting advice on the State's major projects and transactions;manages the State's financial reporting framework (e.g.
Victorian Financial Reporting Directions and Model Financial Statements);undertakes independent quality assurance on the Department's key products and publications; andmanages relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.About the role This is an role reporting to the Manager, where you will be required to: have specialist financial reporting expertise and be relied on for authoritative advice on complex accounting and financial reporting issues, transactions and initiatives;routinely advise senior management on complex accounting and financial reporting issues and provide options for discussion and consideration that enable decision making;develop accounting and financial reporting policy frameworks and standards that support robust financial management and reporting practices across the Victorian Public Sector;provide leadership and guidance to Victorian public sector entities in the application of accounting standards and financial reporting policies and practices;contributes to the quality assurance of the Department's products and publications;build and maintain effective relationships within the Department and with other central and portfolio agencies including the ability to provide strategic focus to high-level problem solving and negotiations with key stakeholders; andactively support and contribute to organisational goals, demonstrate organisational values and behaviours, and a commitment to personal and professional development.
About you We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in: Technical accounting expertise: Have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting practice, principles, concepts and Australian accounting standards with the demonstrated ability to translate those into advice to stakeholders.
This includes the ability to provide robust and well researched advice, policy solutions and thought leadership in the absence of specific guidance when developing accounting and financial reporting policy frameworks, standards and guidance that support financial management and reporting practices.
Communication:
Proven ability to confidently and clearly convey positions, ideas and information to a wide range of stakeholders.
This includes a demonstrated experience in communicating advice on complex accounting and financial reporting issues to non-technical stakeholders, being effective in providing policy solutions and options for discussion and consideration.
Deliver solutions/continuous improvements:
Demonstrated ability to create an environment of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, leading to increased capability and flexibility of self and team, and solutions that increase efficiency and effectiveness in delivering on the objectives of the team and/or the broader organisation.
Leadership:
Demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in delivering results, including a demonstrated ability to enhance the performance of the team, or identify solutions.
Relationships/teamwork:
Demonstrated ability to identify, build and maintain strategic and productive relationships with key stakeholders in the delivery of complex projects and in the pursuit of group objectives.
This includes a demonstrated record of seeking opportunities to make a broader contribution, working well with the different working styles of others, the resolution of conflict within the group and contributing to a positive culture within the team and/ or the broader organisation.
Experience and qualifications Technical expertise Have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting practice, principles, concepts and Australian accounting standards, including the demonstrated ability to provide robust and well researched advice, policy solutions and thought leadership in the absence of specific guidance on specific subject matter.
Demonstrated ability to apply technical accounting knowledge and experience to specific circumstances and communicate the resulting advice in a manner that is understandable to a broad range of stakeholders, including non-accountants.
Holds an accounting or finance-related academic qualification and professional membership of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand or CPA Australia.
Aligns and inspires action - Clarifies direction within a changing environment: Acts quickly to provide clear direction, focus and priority for individuals and the team in the face of uncertainty or shifting demands.
Provides rationale for change and illustrates the link to the Department's strategic objectives Builds capability - Empowers others to learn: Creates an environment where people can experience growth.
Actively coaches individuals by assisting them to identify and manage their own professional development and career aspirations.Teamwork - Demonstrates a strong team focus: Works independently as well as part of a team by proactively connecting how their work and other team member's work contributes to the overall success of the team.
Links the team purpose to departmental objectives and can explain the bigger picture.Role-models sound decision making and problem solving skills.
Delivers solutions Improves quality - Coaching for quality: Develops in people the ability to question current practices and seek to improve quality.
Coaches individuals in how to identify ineffective activities and implement corrective actions.Thinks strategically - Anticipates the future: Anticipates specific opportunities for the Department that are not obvious to others.
Considers threats, opportunities and strategic development over the next 12 to 18 months.
Engages for results Builds relationships - Develops relationships for the future: Adopts a longer-term perspective to managing stakeholders for mutual benefit.
Steps back from the immediate context to recognise the future benefits of building a relationship now and implements appropriate strategies accordingly.
Communicate effectively - Influences stakeholder perspectives: Proactively persuades stakeholders to consider their own issues from a broader perspective.Influences stakeholders to adopt more appropriate/alternative course of action by using a range of strategies.
Understands the business - Proactively identifies stakeholder issues: Develops a thorough understanding of the complexity of stakeholder needs and values.
Adopts a stakeholder perspective to identify issues that may not be obvious or known.About our culture We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age.
In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce.
All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
How to apply VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board.
If during the recruitment process, you are identified as the preferred candidate for this role, you will be required to seek approval from your manager and Executive Director to undertake this role as a secondment.
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description.If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Siva Sivanantham at Siva.
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To apply, select the 'Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.
Applications close at midnight, 6 June, 2024.If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Careers team.
Covid-19 Vaccination DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act).
To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated. Siva Sivanantham | Siva.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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