Director, Financial Accounting
7 months ago
Ongoing or Non-Ongoing
- $132,041 - $155,615 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Adelaide, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray-Bridge and Wodonga
**Who are we**:
With the enactment of the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.
For the first time in the Basin's history, one Basin-wide institution is responsible for planning the Basin's water resources, with all planning decisions made in the interest of the Basin as a whole.
Our most important work is to:
- prepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources
- operate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governments
- measure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resources
- supporting, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystems
- advise the Australian Government Minister responsible for water on the accreditation of state water resource plans
- provide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basin
- engage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.
**In this role you will**:
- Support the CFO deliver high-quality financial services to the organisation.
- Provide technical expertise and oversee the delivery of a range of financial services including the preparation of Portfolio Budget Statements, annual budget statements, Central Budget Management System reporting and internal accounting position papers.
- Effectively manage a team of accountants and finance officers to ensure the ongoing accounting compliance of the MDBA. This includes managing the delivery of credit card, travel, bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and other financial processing functions.
- Be responsible for coordinating and facilitating team performance, including setting, monitoring, and achieving outcomes and work and work priorities.
- Deliver strategic advice and provide insight on the overall financial position and forecast financial outlook of the MDBA.
- Oversee and provide quality assurance for the preparation briefings and reporting materials for the senior executive, and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with the CFO to identify areas of opportunity to develop the accounting practices of the MDBA and facilitate effective change management within your business area.
- Oversee and prepare a range of written material including business cases, Cabinet submissions, Senate Estimate submissions, Ministerial and agency briefs, and corporate documentation.
- Communicate financial updates to the CFO and other internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Be responsible for maintaining awareness of current developments in the field of financial accounting in government, anticipating the impact on the work area, and implementing changes in response to developments.
**Why work for us?**
- Do a variety of interesting and challenging work, be encouraged to try new things.
- Be part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Be part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
- Enjoy a work-life balance that works for you, with access to flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided, in addition to annual leave provisions.
- Generous leave provisions, and flexibility in hours of work.
- Competitive working away from the office (WAFO) arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
**Tell me more**:
For more information regarding this opportunity contact Katrina Tonkin 0466 402 678
Position Description - EL2 Director Financial Accounting Opens in new window
-
Financial Accounting
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia National Library of Australia Full timeMy Forms - My Tests - My Interviews - My Details **EL1 - Assistant Director, Financial Accounting**: - Work with an experienced and supportive team of professional accountants in supporting one of Australia’s leading Cultural Institutions - Work across a diverse range of challenging technical accounting concepts including valuation of collection assets...
-
Assistant Director, Financial Management
1 month ago
Canberra, Australia Department of the Senate Full timePEL 1 - $131,204 to $146,967 - Black Rod's Office The Assistant Director, Financial Management is responsible for managing the day-to-day provision of financial management services, compliant with the department’s legislative obligations, including the _Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013_. This involves the provision of accurate...
-
Financial Planner
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Insignia Financial Full timeFinancial Planner - Canberra Location - Join a leading wealth management and advice-led organisation - Be part of a team that values its people and its culture **About the opportunity** As a Financial Planner at Bridges, you'll be accountable for managing the advice needs of existing clients, the conversion of prospective clients and the introduction of...
-
Assistant Director Financial Performance
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full timeExecutive Level 1 - Canberra, ACT - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations** We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future. Finance Branch, which sits within the Finance and Budget Division of DEWR and supports the Finance Branch Manager and the Chief Financial...
-
Director, Management Accounting and Reporting
4 months ago
Canberra, Australia The Department of Parliamentary Services Full time**Employment Type**:Ongoing **Classification**: Parliamentary Executive Level 2 **Closing Date**: 11:30pm AEDT, 20 September 2024 **The Opportunity**: The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 2 Director, Management Accounting and Reporting within the Finance Branch. The Finance Branch delivers...
-
Director - Management Accounting
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Murray Darling Basin Authority Full timeOngoing or Non-Ongoing - $132,041 - $155,615 plus 15.4% superannuation - Adelaide, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray-Bridge and Wodonga **Who are we**: With the enactment of the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency. For the first time in the Basin's...
-
El2 Finance Director and El1 Assistant Director
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Indigeco Full time2 roles - 1XEL2 & 1XEL1 - 6 + 12-months contract - City-based Federal Government Agency Indigeco is assisting a Federal Government agency in sourcing an EL2 Finance Director and an EL1 Assistant Director, Financial Accounting and Treasury. Both roles are for an initial 6-month contract with a potential extension for an additional 12 months. These roles will...
-
Financial Accounting Specialist
6 months ago
Canberra, Australia Airservices Australia Full time**Summary** Support the Financial Accounting Senior Specialist in delivering detailed financial reporting on Airservices’ performance in line with statutory financial reporting requirements. **The Organisation** Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and...
-
El1 Assistant Director, Financial and Client
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Comcare Full time**Overview of the Team and Role** The Claims Management Group is a key contributor to Comcare’s strategic objective and purpose of delivering an effective, fully funded and sustainable workers’ compensation scheme for the Australian Public Service. The Claims Management Group works with employers and employees to identify and target strategies that...
-
Account Directors
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Downer Group Full timeJoin an exciting team who together, are building something remarkable - See the impact of your work on the people and economy of Australia A job with impact, purpose and huge opportunity **A real endeavour, achieved with you** As Australia’s multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in Defence, Government and infrastructure,...
-
Capital Infrastructure Financial Coordinator
5 days ago
Canberra, Australia Australian Department of the Environment Full timeEL 1 - $115,663 - $124,403 - Parks Australia - Canberra - ACT **Who we are** Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national...
-
Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Synergy Group Full time**The Firm** Our Synergy team are passionate about helping the Australian Government build its capability and capacity to respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow. With a strong reputation across Government Departments, we are seeking to connect with people who share our passion for collaboration and innovation to empower clients and deliver positive...
-
Aps6 Team Leader Accounts Payable
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Department of Veterans' Affairs Full timeSalary Range: $93,976 - $106,713 + Attractive Superannuation The Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Financial Operations Directorate is looking for a Team Leader - Accounts Payable to continue to support changes and improvements in the way we operate. A key change is the implementation of a new expense management and Financial Management Information...
-
Assistant Director
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full timeExecutive Level 1 - Canberra, ACT - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations** We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper. **The Role** Reporting to the...
-
Aps6 Team Leader Treasury and Accounts Receivable
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Department of Veterans' Affairs Full timeSalary Range: $93,976 - $106,713 + Attractive Superannuation The Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Financial Operations Directorate is looking for a Team Leader - Treasury and Accounts Receivable to continue to support changes and improvements in the way we operate. A key change is the implementation of new systems to support a modern and contemporary...
-
El 1 - Assistant Director
4 days ago
Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time$108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super) - Canberra - ACT, Melbourne CBD - VIC **The Role** As an EL 1 Assistant Director within the Financial Accounting and Assets Directorates you will be accountable for the following: - Managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards,...
-
Canberra, Australia HorizonOne Recruitment Full timeOur client provides services to support the functioning of the Australian Government. Centrally based, they have a small, relaxed and friendly team, with great working conditions and benefits. **The Opportunity**: This is a non-ongoing contract role up to 18 months (or permanent transfer for existing APS employees) working within the organisation’s CFO...
-
Canberra, Australia HorizonOne Recruitment Full timeOur client provides services to support the functioning of the Australian Government. Centrally based, they have a small, relaxed and friendly team, with great working conditions and benefits. **The Opportunity**: This is a non-ongoing contract role up to 18 months (or permanent transfer for existing APS employees) working within the organisation’s CFO...
-
Aps 5 - Financial Analyst
4 days ago
Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time$78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super) - Canberra - ACT, Melbourne CBD - VIC **The Role** As an APS5 Financial Analyst within the Financial Accounting and Assets Directorates you will be accountable for the following: - Supporting the completion of Defence’s external financial reporting and asset accounting functions including journal preparation and...
-
El 1 - Assistant Director Treasury
7 months ago
Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time$115,899 - $130,733 + up to 15.4% superannuation - Canberra - ACT **The Role** As an EL1 Assistant Director within the Treasury Directorate you will be accountable for the following: - Managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing expectations and...