Senior Accounting Policy Officer

4 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Department of Finance Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated accounting professional to join our team as a Senior Accounting Policy Officer. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping financial management and accounting policy advice to the Australian Government.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and update guidance material and training for Australian Government entities on financial reporting and budget frameworks
  • Analyse and interpret trends and movements in financial data
  • Provide stewardship of the accounting and finance profession across the Commonwealth public service
  • Analyse and interpret accounting standards and other guidance to provide timely and accurate advice to stakeholders
  • Lead coordination of a range of administrative tasks, as required

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
  • A record of success - being results driven and outcomes focussed
  • The ability to proactively gather and analyse information to produce high quality advice
  • Problem-solving abilities based on a questioning mind and an ability to think laterally
  • Flexibility and willingness to apply yourself to tasks and successfully manage competing deadlines
  • An ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment to achieve high-quality shared outcomes
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a set of skills which are highly valued and sought after in the government as well as in the private sector. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about what we do. We are a diverse and supportive team that works collaboratively, are willing to go the extra mile to help others, celebrate our differences and value each other's contributions.

Eligibility Advice & Candidate Notes

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.

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