Senior Management Accountant

Department of Treasury and Finance WA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Treasury and Finance WA in Western Australia is seeking a finance management accounting professional with significant budgeting experience and strong communication skills to join our Finance and Procurement Services branch.

You will contribute to the development of the Department’s Budget Paper, Estimates file, KPIs, and annual financial reporting, while applying analytical and modelling skills.

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.

What we do is integral to the Government’s decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer’s money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis.

We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA.

We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community.

The work area

This role sits within the Finance and Procurement Services branch which is part of the Corporate Strategy and Performance business unit. The team prepares high-quality financial information to meet statutory reporting requirements, including Budget Papers and Financial Statements. It provides expert advice on financial performance, budget management and internal financial controls, ensuring strong stewardship of public resources. The branch also identifies and guides the management of financial and governance risks and has oversight of the Department’s procurement activities, providing advice and support to ensure value for money and compliance.

The opportunity

Are you a passionate finance management accounting professional? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional with significant management accounting and budgeting experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills to join us and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:

• contribute to the development of the Department’s Budget Paper, Estimates file, Key Performance Indicators and annual financial reporting;
• apply your analytical and financial modelling skills; and
• work collaboratively and independently and be proactive and innovative in your approach to problem solving.

The attached Role Statement provides a full outline of the roles, key duties and essential and desirable requirements which will assist you with the preparation of your application.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Jason Jestin on [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Role Statement. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download the documents, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

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