Accounting Operations Lead

• Are you an accounting professional looking for a new challenge?
• Hybrid opportunity (3 days on site / 2 days WFH)
• Work in one of Melbourne's most recognisable landmarks

About the Opportunity

The Accounting Operations Lead is a senior accounting professional who supports the Manager Financial Accounting in ensuring the financial integrity and operational success of the Library. The Accounting Operations Lead is the subject matter expert in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and general ledger (GL) management, while providing leadership and guidance to junior team members.

As a key contributor to the Finance Branch, the Accounting Operation Lead collaborates across teams to ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and statutory requirements, drives process improvement initiatives and enhances financial governance. This role also acts as a backup for the Manager Financial Accounting, assuming leadership of the Financial Accounting function during periods of absence.

The Accounting Operations Lead is accountable for the following measurable outcomes:

• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, as well as compliance with financial regulations and policies.
• Developing and implementing methodologies for accruals and balance sheet reconciliations to adhere to best practice standards.
• Preparing statutory financial statements and reports in line with Australian Accounting Standards and FRDs.
• Submitting statutory reports, including trial balances, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborating with external auditors as the primary point of contact and assisting the audit process by providing accurate documentation and addressing queries in a timely manner.
• Working towards continuous improvement by optimising financial workflows using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Fostering a collaborative culture by supporting, mentoring and supervising junior team members.
• Leading initiatives to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and financial processes.
• Supporting the preparation of technical accounting position papers to ensure seamless operations.

About You

The successful candidate brings solid knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and statutory compliance, as well as knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Directions (FRDs), and statutory compliance requirements.

In addition, you will come to us with:

• CPA or CA accreditation.
• Extensive experience in financial accounting, including preparing statutory financial statements and supporting external audits.
• A solid track record of working in adherence to Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Directions (FRDs), and statutory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience working in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including a demonstrable track record of streamlining financial processes, manage general ledger systems, and address system-related queries.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing complex balance sheet reconciliations and accrual methodologies.
• Experience in statutory compliance, including BAS, FBT, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience utilising Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in working with a team, and a solid track record of providing guidance and mentoring to junior staff and fostering team development and accountability.
• A solid track record of excellent stakeholder engagement, including adapting complex financial information to suit audience needs.
• Experience in public sector financial governance frameworks, including FRDs (desirable).

About the Library

State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.

State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.

State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.

State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ , D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers Victoria.

The following documents should be attached to your application:

• Resume
• Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description and the About You section of the advertisement.

(For more information on format and content of your application, please see Preparing Your Application on the Careers.Vic page).

Enquiries

To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Marissa Gavinio, Manager Financial Accounting via email at ********

For assistance with the application process please contact us at **********

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Reasonable Adjustments

We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact our People team on **********

Applications close on Monday 9 June 2025 at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.