Principal Finance Officer, Financial Control

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role Reporting to the Manager, Financial Policy, this position will play an important role in the development, review, and implementation of the Financial Control Program (FCP). Significantly contributing to this body of work, you will oversee the implementation of solutions to identified financial internal control risk deficiencies. Specifically, you will update the FCP as needed for any changes to internal financial controls, as well as to satisfy all legislative requirements. You will also be responsible for coordinating the ASAE 3402 engagement which, will include the use of SharePoint and oversite with regards to the provisioning of user access.
You will have the opportunity to identify risks, control weaknesses and design practical solutions, to mitigate risks, impacting on financial strategies across the department's Divisions. Additionally, your regular liaison with key internal and external stakeholders (such the Queensland Audit Office) will determine and direct the work to be performed by each Division within the department, to culminate in the preparation of the annual CFO Statement to form part of the department's annual financial statements in accordance with the Financial Accountability Act.
You should possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work autonomously alongside any key stakeholder, as required. You will be able to source and review relevant information, in order to formulate practical solutions in a timely manner. Problem solving should also be a skill which you excel at.
About usThe Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Corporate Services Division enables corporate services necessary for Queensland Health to function effectively and deliver essential health services. The Division is responsible for major corporate functions including financial, legal and human resources services, and overseeing key governance functions such as risk, audit, privacy and ethical standards. The Division is committed to being 'partners in health service efficiency and quality'. Our aim is to provide multi-dimensional successful partnerships that foster linkages to strengthen relationships in the delivery of our services.
The Finance Branch, a part of Corporate Services Division, has an accounting, financial policy, systems and budgetary focus. The Branch seeks to be the leader of business solutions and support to Queensland Health and its stakeholders through, business advice; strategic financial policy and strong governance frameworks. Finance Branch comprises four units including Budget and Analysis, Statutory and Advisory Services, Finance Solutions and Finance Transactional Services.

**Benefits**:

- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development

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