Assistant Director, Financial Operations and

3 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia The Department of Parliamentary Services Full time

**Employment Type**:Ongoing

**Classification**: Parliamentary Executive Level 1

**Closing Date**: 11:30pm AEDT, 26 April 2024.

**The Opportunity**:
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting an Assistant Director, Financial Operations and Accounting member within the Financial Services Section, Finance Branch at Parliamentary Executive Level 1 (PEL1).

DPS supports the functioning of Australia’s Parliament and the work of parliamentarians through professional services, advice and facilities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly committed individual to join the Financial Services Team within the Finance Branch. As part of a small team, you will report directly to the Director Financial Services, primarily responsible for managing the accounting and reporting requirements relating to financial operations and the financial statements including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, credit card management, travel, payment platforms, inventory, reconciliations, policies, and other financial arrangements.

To be successful in this role you will have strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills, and high level of attention to details.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Experience in communicating effectively in accounting and/or other relevant areas.
- Experience in undertaking high level analytical and problem-solving work with a high level of complexity and sensitivity,
- Experience in developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships,
- Proven ability to contribute to a positive work culture,
- Knowledge of legislative frameworks, accounting standards and Government processes,
- Experience with SAP, Concur, and/or similar systems, and
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the accounting field, and CA or CPA qualified.

**Job Specific Requirements**:

- 10 years relevant experience, and CA or CPA qualified.
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

**Duty Statement**:
**Classification**:Parliamentary Executive Level 1
**Branch**:Finance Branch
**Immediate supervisor**:Director, Financial services

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Manage the financial operations and treasury team.

2. Assist in the preparation of the Department’s financial statements, and engagement with external and internal auditors.

3. Provide technical expertise and policy advice in relation to financial management and services, including preparing a range of written materials relevant but not limited to audit and risk committee papers, Senate estimates submissions, and corporate documentation.

4. Prepare technical accounting and financial policy papers.

5. Maintain strong systems of accounting controls and undertake regular review of their effectiveness.

6. Provide leadership and manage staff including developing, coaching and mentoring.

7. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

8. Other ad hoc tasks as required including cross training and working collaboratively with the Assistant Director Financial Reporting and Accounting, and the Assistant Director Assets and Accounting to deliver outcomes.
- Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice._

**How to apply**:
Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

**Our purpose and values**:
We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events,

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