Principal Financial Accountant

The Principal Financial Accountant role is due to run initially until the end of March, with possibility for extension. The expectation is the candidate who steps into this role will provide leadership and direction in the delivery of financial accounting, analysis and advice to management. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the operations of the Department financial ledgers, particularly end of month accounting activities.
• Lead the delivery of financial accounting services through the provision of professional and timely advice to stakeholders within and external to the Department.
• Ensure non-current assets are appropriately recognised and maintained in the relevant asset register and general ledger.
• Lead, manage and coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of financial management strategies and practices that ensure compliance with statutory requirements and government policy and enhance and promote sound and better practice financial management practice.
• Apply expert knowledge to the preparation of the annual financial statements, including the planning of all associated activities and communication with relevant auditors.
• Lead, manage and coordinate financial management projects including interpreting and analysing financial data and performance to ensure key outcomes are delivered on time.
• Provide reporting to senior management through formal financial and management reporting and ad-hoc reporting on key financial accounting matters and significant business initiatives and the possible impact on the Department.
• Develop and lead a team of direct, shared and business unit resources in the provision of efficient, effective and economical financial accounting services.

Full responsibilities will be included in the position description.