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Financial Accountant

APS level: 

APS Level 6

Remuneration: 

$70,616 - $79,913

Team: 

Finance

Program: 

Business Support and Facilities

Directorate: 

People, Business Support and Stakeholder Relations

Location: 

Canberra

Working arrangements: 

Full Time

Type of employment opportunity: 

Ongoing

Security classification of position: 

Negative Vetting Level 1

Contact officer: 

Ravi, 02 6243 6770

Position expected to be available from: 

Immediately

Reference number: 

2238/FS

Purpose of the position: 

Under limited direction, the Assistant Accountant is a key member of a teamresponsible for the effective and efficient provision of the Commission’s Internal Budgets, External Budgets, Statutory and Management Reports.

Key objectives of the position: 

The principal accountabilities and responsibilities will include:

  • Assist the Financial Reporting Team Leader The preparation of monthly / annual financial statements, management and validation of general ledger data; financial and non-financial information on a monthly basis, manage the administration and compliance process of Statutory Taxes such as, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
  • Assist the Budgeting Team Leader with the development of internal and external budgets, including the costing of new policy proposals
  • Prepare and review General Ledger journals and Reconciliations in accordance with the Agency’s financial control structures, systems and processes
  • Management of the Agency’s Asset Management Program.  This includes financial and budgetary management, policies and procedures, training and reporting in conjunction with the regional Asset Managers
  • Management of the Agency’s Accounts Receivable function. This includes generation and receipting of invoices and debt recovery.
  • Prepare and review the Agency’s BAS and FBT returns in accordance with Taxation Legislation
  • Assist the Financial Reporting Team Leader monitor the Agency’s financial performance; provide strategic recommendations and advice to the Finance Manager and internal stakeholders on financial drivers and cost management
  • Assist the Finance Manager and Financial Reporting Team Leader and other team members with ad-hoc projects as required
  • Develop and enhance effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria: 

The following are the specific Selection Criteria for the role of the Financial Accountant:

  1. The capacity to work with a diverse range of people in a team environment in an equitable manner while independently managing responsibilities and contributing to organisational or team deliverables
  2. Demonstrated ability and experience in Fixed Asset and Taxation Management
  3. Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices, FMO and general financial framework applicable to an agency under the FMA Act 1997
  4. Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent the section in the provision of information and advice to customers and key stakeholders on financial systems related matters
  5. Sound knowledge and experience in Government financial reporting framework and in preparing monthly and annual financial statements
  6. Demonstrated strong skills with word processing, spreadsheet and financial management system applications; demonstrated experience with SAP financials or the ability to quickly acquire a working knowledge will be highly regarded
  7. Accounting qualification and progressing towards professional accounting qualification is highly desirable.