Overview of the team
The Finance team within Corporate Group aims to strengthen financial and business integrity for sustainability through:
- efficient and reliable accounting services to support business objectives
- effective budget processes to allocate resources in a manner that promotes transparency, equity and accountability
- timely and accurate financial reporting to monitor financial performance
- sound internal controls that minimise financial risks and meet compliance requirements
- professional financial advice to the Executive to inform and influence decisions and strategies for ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of Comcare.
Overview of the role
The Financial Operations Team Leader is responsible for leading and managing the financial operations team. The Team Leader will provide advice and guidance on all aspects of the team's activities whilst ensuring compliance to Comcare’s governance framework.
The Team Leader will develop key financial operations policies and procedural guidance and work instructions with a continual improvement focus. In addition to the day-to-day financial operations, the Team Leader will contribute to the improvements in FMIS -TechologyOne (TechOne) business processes and be innovative in responding to changing environments and business needs.
The Team Leader will provide financial services and advice on all aspects of, taxation and assist the Financial Accounting and Reporting team as required.
The Team Leader will provide technical accounting advice and support to Comcare employees on financial policy, processes, systems and issues while promoting and managing complex relationships with internal and external clients, stakeholders and service providers.
Qualifications and experience
Mandatory:
- Demonstrated experience working in a public sector financial operations environment is required; experience of approximately 3 years or more is well regarded.
- Demonstrated experience using FMIS – TechOne in a processing role and reporting role.
Desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. undergraduate degree in accounting or CPA certification) or working towards.
- Experience in managing tax compliance.
Eligibility and specific conditions of employment
- Australian citizenship.
- Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
- Employee health declaration.
- Six months probationary period for new engagements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
How to apply
Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities. Your statement should not exceed two pages.
Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au