Financial Accountant (724872)

Service Tasmania; City of Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Tasmania is seeking a Financial Accountant to deliver financial operations and reporting obligations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, excellent communication skills, and a knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards. This role will involve interacting with multiple stakeholders, researching complex issues, and contributing to effective financial management practices. Flexibility in work hours is available, with a fixed-term appointment of 24 months.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Quality learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated to operate with considerable independence to determine priorities.
• Experience in delivering financial outcomes while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to navigate complex challenges and develop practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and accounting policy advice related to cash and accrual operations.
• Research, analyse and identify solutions to complex accounting and financial management issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and provide financial management advice.

Skills

Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards

Strong financial accounting background

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications

Job description

• Be part of a collaborative and professional team, delivering the financial operation and reporting obligations for the Department.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide financial management advice and support to the Treasurer and inner Government agencies.
• Be part of a solutions focussed team that seeks opportunities for improved processes and collaborative ideas to improve the financial management outcomes of the Department.
• Thrive in an environment where leadership, initiative, and strategic thinking are highly valued.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities.

About You

Treasury is looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Government Finance and Accounting Branch to provide financial and accounting policy advice related to the Departments cash and accrual financial operations and financial reporting obligations.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Department’s contemporary financial management practices by researching, analysing and identifying solutions to complex accounting and financial management issues, using critical thinking and extensive knowledge of accounting and financial management policy, frameworks and trends.

You will be a motivated and capable member of the Team with a strong financial accounting background, knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and contemporary financial management practices. You will remain abreast of emerging trends and develop options and recommendations to address accounting and financial issues as they arise.

This role suits someone motivated to operate with considerable independence to determine priorities, approach and delivery of work, and apply existing frameworks when making decisions. It also suits someone who has experience in delivering financial outcomes while managing competing priorities and meeting internal and legislative deadlines.

You will have excellent output management and communication skills. Your success requires the ability to navigate complex challenges, develop practical solutions, and clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

About the Branch

The Government Finance and Accounting Branch monitors and reports on finances at both an agency and whole-of-government level and develops and implements financial management policy advice for the General Government Sector.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part time hours.

Period of Appointment

This is a fixed term appointment for a period of 24 months

Desirable Requirements

Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications.

Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants:

724872 - Statement of Duties - Financial Accountant - Fixed Term.DOCX

724872 - Statement of Duties - Financial Accountant - Fixed Term.pdf

Advice to Applicants - Treasury.pdf

Advice to Applicants - Treasury.DOCX

How to apply

We strongly encourage you to chat to the person listed below to gain a good understanding of the role and how it fits with your career.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. Refer to the Advice to Applicants documents for further information.

To submit your application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email [e-mail] before the closing date.

For more information

Sarah Woods

Specialist Financial Analyst

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